🚀 Join us for an unforgettable season in the heart of magical Lapland!
We’re now recruiting skilled à la carte chefs for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season, and we’re looking for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment.
At Finesta, we connect culinary talent with premium hospitality venues across Lapland – from cozy boutique lodges to luxury wilderness resorts. This is your chance to bring your experience to the table in a unique and inspiring setting.
❄️ Seasonal opportunity with lasting impact – Be part of a strong, international kitchen team delivering great dining experiences.
💼 Hassle-free relocation – We support your accommodation, paperwork, and onboarding so you can focus on your craft.
🌍 Professional growth – Expand your skillset, build your Nordic fine-dining portfolio, and network with top chefs.
🏔️ Live the adventure – Work in one of the most scenic and peaceful winter destinations on earth, surrounded by nature, snow, and northern lights.
✅ Various positions available for chefs (a la carte, fine dining, buffet, etc.)
📑 Employment: Finnish work contract (As an EU citizen, you do not need to apply for a work permit in Finland. You can start working immediately after arriving in Finland. For travelling and entering Finland, you need a valid passport or EU ID card
✈️ Travelling: assistance while planning the move.
💶 Salary: 14 - 18 eur / hour + supplements depends on position and your experience. We pay supplements for evening shifts 18:00-24:00 (+1,40 EUR per hour), night shifts 24:00-06:00 (+2,37 EUR per hour) + supplements for working on public holidays and Sundays (100%).
⏱ Possibilities to do overtime during high season
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👉 What we expect from you:
Proven experience as an à la carte chef (minimum 4-5 seasons or equivalent)
Ability to work independently and in a team
Familiarity with international and Nordic cuisine is a plus
Good communication skills in English or Finnish
🚀 Apply now to secure your place for the upcoming winter season 2026/2027. Adventure awaits! 👇
Finesta has been operating since 2008 and has grown to become one of the leading providers of cross-border temporary staff and workforce. Additionally, we serve our clients with recruitment, remote services and personnel consultations. We operate Europe wide, finding needed talent both locally and across borders.
Our agile workforce solutions serve clients across Europe, with local presence in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Ukraine. We specialize in providing top talent for the industrial and manufacturing, HoReCa, logistics, and IT industries, both locally and across borders.
