À la carte Chef

We are looking for a dedicated and professional À la carte chef to join our kitchen team!

At Restaurant Kaunis, located within Star Arctic Hotel, local ingredients are showcased at their very best: whitefish caught from Lake Inari by our owner, influences from around the world, and a modern Nordic touch all come together in our cuisine. This is where our guests begin their day with breakfast, continue with lunch, and culminate it with dinner, all while enjoying the breathtaking surrounding views.

"I believe a good kitchen is built on clear organization, teamwork, honesty, and respect for one another. I value consistency, cleanliness, calm communication, and respect for ingredients, especially when working with local and seasonal products from Finnish Lapland. I want every chef to feel heard and valued, with space to share ideas, grow, and take pride in what we create together."

Armin Vilms

Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef

The á la carte chef works as part of a flexible and cooperative kitchen team, contributing to preparation, service, cleanliness, food safety, and shift readiness. This role requires consistency, good communication, reliability, and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment. We expect you to have previous experience working in restaurants and a good understanding of kitchen workflow, mise en place, and service routines.

The role supports daily kitchen operations across buffet, à la carte, and half-board services for both hotel guests and walk-in customers.

As both our guests and staff are international, the working language is English.

Our kitchen team is made up of people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, bringing together a wide range of skills and knowledge. This creates a dynamic working environment where you can learn from others, develop your own skills, and gain new perspectives.

As a privately owned company, we have the flexibility to adapt and continuously improve how we work. We value init