Join our top team as a head chef in a high-class restaurant at the Arctic Circle!
Restaurant Rakas and Santapark are now seeking an energetic and skilled Head Chef ready to lead the team towards unforgettable culinary experiences.
Are you a passionate culinary professional eager to influence the story of Lappish food culture?
Rakas Restaurant is part of SantaPark Arctic World, a family-owned company with a big heart and passion for excellence. We excel in creating life-long memories for our guests with our unique locations: SantaPark - Christmas Theme Park, exclusive Santa Claus Secret Forest - Joulukka, Hidden Arctic Cloud Villas, Lapland Luxury DMC, Aino Private Island and award-winning Arctic TreeHouse Hotel.
Located in the main building of the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, the scenic restaurant Rakas enchants with its unique ambiance and modern menu based on local ingredients
Why you?
This is your chance to shine! We want you to bring your personality and creativity to our kitchen. You have the opportunity to develop unique culinary experiences and elevate Lapland's food culture to a new level. You will work in breathtaking surroundings where you can inspire your team and grow your leadership skills in an international environment.
We offer you:
• Creative field: The opportunity to lead your kitchen to its full potential and bring your own ideas to life.
• Career paths: Support in developing and advancing your career.
• Inspiring team: Surround yourself with a skilled team of 15-20 people, which you will have the opportunity to assemble and coach towards top performance.
• Contract salary and excellent employee benefits: Such as a bike benefit and staff discounts.
• Leisure opportunities: Great activities and nature experiences in the enchanting environment of Lapland.
We also support you in finding accommodation so that you can focus on what you love - cooking and leading your team.
At SantaPark Arctic World, we live by our values - cherishing a spark in the eye, sharing and caring with locality and authenticity. We hope you bring these values with you in your work.
To succeed in this role, you need:
• Culinary skills
• Fluent English skills (Mara TES matters also in English)
• Knowledge of the Finnish Mara-TES
• Experience and vision in kitchen management
• Strong personnel management skills
• A driving license
• Passion and skill to create experiences
• Presentation and leadership skills
Are you ready to step into this exciting adventure? Join an inspiring, growing, and forward-thinking organization where you can make a real impact! Send your application to us through the application system now, and let's start the journey towards unforgettable flavors and experiences together!
Santapark Oy will make the agreement with the selected person, but the recruitment process is handled by Barona. Secure your place in time, as we will be contacting applicants already during the application period. Start date by agreement, but no later than early summer. The employment is permanent, and we hope you enjoy working with us for a long time. In this role, you will truly have an impact.
Rakas Restaurant is part of SantaPark Arctic World, a family-owned company founded in 1997, with a big heart and passion for excellence.
SantaPark Arctic World is a unique destination in Lapland that offers a blend of luxury, local traditions, magic and nature's wonders all year round. The brand family includes the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel with its exquisite Rakas Restaurant & Bar, the underground SantaPark - The Home Cavern of Santa Claus, the exclusive Santa Claus Secret Forest - Joulukka and our exclusive Lapland Luxury private DMC and Aino Private Island. Guests can experience everything from the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun from their hotel room, to culinary delights prepared with local ingredients, and a range of activities suitable for all seasons.
Our mission is to make every moment of our guest stay a lifelong memory.
This season we employed over 300 team members representing over 40 nationalities. We value multiculturalism as our strengths and we see it as a opportunity to share and growth our knowledge. Our values - Inner elf, sharing & caring, locality and authenticity - are the foundation that guides our actions, decision-making and culture. It is what we stand for, how we operate, how we interact with our guests and team members to support sustainable growth and positive impact.
Rakas Restaurant - Northern flavors in a warm atmosphere
Rakas Restaurant combines culinary and visual arts to create unforgettable and immersive experiences. Our restaurant's unique architecture, the use of classic Nordic design, and local art form a concept where beauty and experiential elements harmonize seamlessly with culinary delights. Internationally acclaimed, our restaurant is known for its elegant yet cozy atmosphere, where every detail-from carefully crafted dishes to enchanting décor-reflects our commitment to artistry and sustainability.
