Sous Chef for Restaurant Aihki

Join the team at Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi!

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join Restaurant Aihki, 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 our Sous Chef, you will be part of the kitchen leadership team and work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, guide the team and maintain our high standards. You will also take an active role in food preparation and service while contributing to the development of kitchen operations, menus and our culinary concept.

This role gives you the opportunity to take responsibility, develop our kitchen operations and contribute to creating new culinary experiences as part of our professional team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the daily kitchen operations together with the Executive Chef

• Supervising, training and motivating the kitchen team

• Supporting shift planning and independently managing schedules when members of the management team cover for one another

• Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes during service

• Contributing to menu development, recipes and new dishes together with the Executive Chef

• Supporting ingredient ordering, inventory management and stock rotation

• Collaborating with the front-of-house management team in planning events, menus and dining experiences

• Ensuring compliance with kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring requirements

• Maintaining high standards of quality, cost efficiency and guest satisfaction

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant qualification in the restaurant or culinary industry and previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar kitchen supervisory role, or a strong chef background with the ambition and readiness to take the next step in your career

• Experience in a high-quality à la carte restaurant; fine dining experience is considered an advantage

• Strong organisational and leadership skills and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• An organised and responsible approach to work

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing memorable culinary experiences

• Good command of Finnish and English; additional languages are considered an advantage

• A genuine interest in high-quality food, local ingredients and modern Nordic cuisine

• Above all, enthusiasm and commitment to maintaining and developing Restaurant Aihki's high-quality culinary concept

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work in one of Finland's highly regarded restaurants and develop your skills in a kitchen leadership role

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

• A varied and responsible role where you can contribute to the development and daily operations of the restaurant kitchen

• The support of a welcoming, professional and close-knit team

• Comprehensive onboarding before your employment begins

• The possibility of staff accommodation at an affordable rent

• Comprehensive occupational healthcare and local employee benefits

• Access to shared company season passes for Pyhä Ski Resort

• The opportunity to work for a Sustainable Travel Finland certified company

• An excellent workplace location close to Pyhä Ski Resort and local services

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

Employment

The position begins in late November / early December 2026 and continues until the end of the winter season in late March / early April 2027.This is a full-time seasonal position.The nature of Finnish Lapland and its beautiful fell landscapes are waiting for you. Come spend a unique winter with us in the heart of Lapland and help us create unforgettable moments for our guests.

About Restaurant Aihki

Restaurant Aihki offers high-quality modern Nordic cuisine in Pyhä. We create memorable dining experiences using local and pure ingredients while respecting the surrounding nature of Finnish Lapland. We combine the flavours of Lapland with contemporary Scandinavian influences to create food with a story to tell.

Throughout the season, we also organise themed dining events and guest chef evenings, giving you the opportunity to take part in unique culinary experiences beyond our daily restaurant service.

Take a look at our Instagram @restaurantaihki to see some of our previous events and culinary experiences.

Restaurant Aihki is part of Sunday Morning Resort, a high-quality boutique hotel offering personalised hospitality and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Pyhätunturi. Together with Parkside Pyhä holiday apartments, our sustainable activities and fine dining experiences, Sunday Morning Collection creates authentic and high-quality Lapland experiences for guests from around the world.

Learn more about Restaurant Aihki and our dining experiences at: sundaymorning.fi/restaurant-aihki

Interested?

Please send your application with the subject line: Sous Chef Aihki / [Your Name].

Include your CV and salary expectation, and tell us about your background, experience and why you are interested in joining our team.

We review applications throughout the recruitment period, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Applications and enquiries:

• rekry@sundaymorning.fi

Required licences and certifications

A valid Finnish Hygiene Passport is required for this position. If you are applying from abroad, we are happy to assist you in obtaining the certification before your employment begins.