Seasonal HoReCa positions in Lapland, winter 25-26

Job offer

Step into a winter wonderland where the northern lights dance across the sky. We’re looking for passionate, curious souls to join our seasonal teams and help create unforgettable experiences for travelers from around the world. This is your chance to live and work in one of the most enchanting (and coldest) places on Earth. Let the Arctic inspire you – your Lapland adventure begins here!

We are looking for employees for chef and waiter positions (and other travel industry positions) all around Finnish Lapland. We’ll do our best to find an offer that matches your preferences. We hire for a variety of waiter roles as well chef roles: à la carte, buffet, pizza, burger, assistant, head, shift lead (internationally known as chef de partie, sous chef, commis chef etc). If you have experience in these roles, we would love to hear from you!

Duration of employment: We aim to find a position that suits your preferences. Assignments usually start in November or December and end in March. Some employees work just for the busiest holiday season in December, while some start as early as October and continue through April.

Location: Our positions are located throughout Lapland, especially in villages near ski resorts. Some of them are busier catered to more youthful tourists while some are for visitors looking for absolute tranquility in the peaceful wilderness. The city of Rovaniemi is the main city in the area for those who want the best of both worlds. Locations include, but are not limited to: Levi, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Ruka, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Utsjoki, and Kemi.

Working hours: Typical contracts offer 90 – 112,5hrs/per 3-week period which translates to about 30-37,5hrs per week on average.

Salary: Salary usually ranges between 11-19 eur/hr depending on your role and experience + extras such as double salary on Sundays and public holidays, and evening/night shift extras, according to collective labor agreements.

Accommodation: Generally, we/the company you work for provide accommodation. Options include single rooms with shared common areas or shared rooms. Some have the possibility to have their own apartment. Rent usually ranges between 200-500 euros depending on the type of accommodation (Rovaniemi has only limited accommodation options - other locations have better options).

Environment: Season is busiest during Christmas time and school holidays in February. The number of shifts fluctuates based on this demand. Winter in Lapland is cold, and temperatures typically vary between –5 degrees Celsius all the way to -30 with wind adding to this. Commuting to work usually requires some walking in the cold.

Bring your friend/partner: We’ll do our best to get job offers in the same company/town for you and your friend/partner. This means you can also share accommodation.

Are you an EU citizen? EU citizens don’t need work permits. You will need to visit to the tax office where you’ll get your Finnish social security number and tax card.

Are you a non-EU citizen? You can apply for a residence permit when you have a job contract. A work permit/residence permit costs 100-400 euros. We’ll help you with the application process, which includes a visit to Finnish embassy. This process can take 1-3 months.

What we're looking for in you: Depending on the role you are interested in, previous experience is valued. Flexibility during the busy winter season. Respect for your colleagues and customers, in addition to common company rules. Initiative to the best of your capabilities – if you don’t know something, it is not a shame to ask – we are happy to help! Good spoken English skills.

What you can expect from us:

• Occupational health care service – access to doctor when needed.
• Possibility to experience magical Finnish Lapland in work context – is this your once in a lifetime experience?
• Full support during your employment – for example help in understanding Finnish bureaucracy and assistance on all work-related matters.
• Salary starting from, based on collective labor agreements.
• Possibility for a free-of-charge, one-week intense course on Finnish tourism including nationally recognized hygiene certification (“hygiene passport”).

Check out this video about the REDU course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41pIWx7LuqM

Please apply by clicking the link below. This process includes creating a profile in our application system (or filling in an existing one). Please attach your CV. If you have reference contact information or reference letter, this will increase your chances of landing the job. If you have any specific preferences, please state them in your application.

We will conduct interviews and give job offers throughout the summer and autumn all the way into December so please be patient while we review applications – we may not have a suitable position for you right now but might in the near future.