Join the team at Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi! We are looking for a

Chef

to join Restaurant Aihki for the winter season 2026–2027, as part of Sunday Morning Resort in Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland.

Restaurant Aihki is known for its high-quality modern Nordic cuisine, where pure, locally sourced ingredients take centre stage. Our restaurant has twice been recognised among

Finland's Best Restaurants

by Kauppalehti Optio (2022 & 2023, rating 16+).

As a Chef at Restaurant Aihki, you will work as part of our skilled kitchen team and take an active role in daily food preparation and service. You will work with high-quality ingredients and help ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets Aihki's high standards.

This position is ideal for a chef with a few years of professional kitchen experience who is looking to develop their skills in a high-quality restaurant environment. Experience in à la carte, fine dining or Nordic cuisine is considered an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for a professional attitude, a strong team spirit and a genuine passion for great food.

Your responsibilities include:

Preparing and presenting dishes according to Restaurant Aihki's standards

Working across different kitchen stations during daily service

Preparing and handling ingredients

Following Aihki's recipes, procedures and quality standards

Ensuring the quality, proper storage and rotation of ingredients

Following kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring procedures

Keeping your workstation clean, organised and ready for service

Working closely with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams





We are looking for someone who has:

Approximately 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience

A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience

Strong fundamental cooking skills and an interest in high-quality ingredients

An organised, responsible and proactive approach to work

The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Good teamwork and communication skills

Good spoken English; Finnish and other languages are considered an advantage

Motivation to learn and continue developing professionally

Above all, a positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality food

We offer you:

The prospect to work in one of Finland's highly regarded restaurants

The opportunity to develop your skills in modern Nordic cuisine

An inspiring working environment surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland

The support of a welcoming, professional and international team

The possibility of staff accommodation close to the workplace

Comprehensive occupational healthcare and local employee benefits

Access to shared company season passes for Pyhä Ski Resort

Employee benefits for selected activities

The opportunity to work for a Sustainable Travel Finland certified company





An excellent location close to Pyhä Ski Resort and local services

A market-competitive salary based on your experience and skills, with the MARA collective agreement as the basis for salary

Employment The position begins in

mid-November 2026

and continues until the

end of March 2027 .

This is a

full-time seasonal position , approximately

40 hours per week , with two days off per week. Shifts are mainly scheduled in the afternoon and evening.

Working a winter season in Pyhä also means experiencing the Arctic winter, snowy fells and the unique atmosphere of Finnish Lapland right outside your workplace.

About us Sunday Morning Collection is a Finnish family-owned tourism company

offering high-quality accommodation, dining and activity experiences in the breathtaking surroundings of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to developing tourism responsibly, respecting the unique nature of Lapland and working closely with local businesses and partners.

As an employer, we believe in a positive working atmosphere, open communication, strong team spirit and opportunities for professional growth. With us, you'll work with international guests in the beautiful surroundings of Pyhätunturi as part of a skilled and close-knit team.

Restaurant Aihki is the restaurant of Sunday Morning Resort, combining the flavours and local ingredients of Lapland with contemporary Scandinavian influences. Throughout the season, we also organise themed dining events and guest chef evenings.

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