Chef - Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Make every stay a masterpiece

At Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport, we’re redefining premium hospitality with urban sophistication, high standards, and an atmosphere that’s both vibrant and welcoming. We’re looking for a Chef who knows that every unforgettable stay begins with a great first impression and carries through every interaction.

As a part of our Kitchen Team you help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. As a key member of our culinary staff you'll be preparing delicious, high-quality dishes, contributing to menu development, and ensuring food is presented at its best for both a la carte and banquet.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing dishes in accordance with the procedures, routines and profitability goals that have been established.
• Daily mise en place for a la carte, lunch and dinner.
• Keep good communication with the immediate manager and the rest of the team.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

This is a permanent part-time position, with about 30 average hours per 3-week rota, and a start date to be agreed upon. The position requires working varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Is this you?

• Experienced from culinary education or formal training
• Nordic kitchen experience for a la carte and Meetings & Events for minimum of 1 year
• Flexible and reliable with enthusiasm for food and service
• Good communicator in English
• Comfortable multi-tasking and making decisions independently
• Ready to take morning, evening and night shifts, and even early morning (3 am) breakfast shifts.

Bonus points for:

• Extensive hotel, kitchen and restaurant experience.
• Skills in Finnish language
• Turning challenges into opportunities, managing multiple tasks, and keeping high standards, even when things get tough.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• We value the power of diversity within Strawberry. Different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment

Ready to make an impact?

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply today to join our team and help shape premium guest experiences with Clarion. We’re reviewing internal applications continuously and start with the interviews right away. This is open for Strawberry staff members only until 18th of January. If the candidate is not found internally within Strawberry staff we'll open the job search to the public outside of Strawberry employees.

If you have any questions or queries please don't hesitate to call our Executive Chef Jari Kettunen tel. +358 50 388 3427 (Mon-Fri 13-16 pm) during the application period.

Why join Clarion & Strawberry?

At Clarion, you’re part of a brand that combines the best of urban style and premium quality, and that commitment extends to our team. Here’s some of our current benefits which may vary over time:

• Staff discounts and Friends & Family rates across our 200+ hotels
• Four complimentary hotel nights each year 
• A 50% discount on food and beverages at our restaurants and bars in Finland (25% in other countries)
• Exclusive deals on experiences, travel, shopping, and more
• Epassi Flex benefits: available for commuting, wellbeing and culture & sports.
• Extensive occupational healthcare support

About Us

In June 2024, we opened the doors to two extraordinary hotels located side by side at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, offering easy indoor access to the terminal and train station. Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport boasts 505 rooms, extensive meeting facilities, a rooftop restaurant, and a spa, while Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport features 211 rooms. Our congress center can accommodate events from small meetings to gatherings of up to 800 participants. Our top floor houses Finland's only Brasserie NÒR restaurant, offering a stunning view of the airport and far beyond.

About Strawberry

Strawberry is not just any company in the hotel industry - we're a rebel, with a warm beating heart. Strawberry is a portal to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we create thousands of experiences every day. Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20,000 skillful individuals from more than 166 countries is what makes us grow.