KITCHEN SOUS CHEF

Position: Sous Chef (Full-time / 112.5h in 3 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: November

Location: Hobo Hotel Helsinki, Kluuvikatu

ABOUT HOBO

Hobo is more than a hotel: It’s a living room for the curious, the wild at heart, and the food lovers. We’re equal parts born from the neighborhood surrounding us and here to help shape its future. In our kitchen, we celebrate local ingredients, sustainable practices and bold, unexpected twists on vibrant street-food and urban comfort dining.   

We operate in a constant "beta mode": always testing, creating, learning, and evolving. We don’t care about rigid old-school kitchen hierarchies or cookie-cutter templates; we care about passion, community, good energy, and exceptional food served in a lively, design-driven setting.   

THE ROLE

As our Sous Chef, you’ll be the second-in-command in our kitchen brigade and the heart of our culinary team’s day-to-day operations. Working hand-in-hand with our Executive Chef, you will lead the shift, keep the kitchen firing on all cylinders, and mentor the team while creating dishes that leave our guests buzzing.

What you’ll do:

• Lead by example: Run smooth service, maintain high quality, and foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive kitchen culture.

• Create & experiment: Contribute fresh ideas to our seasonal menus, daily specials, and events, whether it's elevated street food, local pop-ups, or plant-forward dishes.   

• Manage operations: Assist with inventory control, food waste reduction, food safety standards (HACCP), shift scheduling, and kitchen cost management.   

• Keep the vibe right: Bring your authentic personality to work every single day.   

WHO ARE YOU?

You’re an experienced cook or senior chef ready to step up into a leadership role, or an established Sous Chef looking for a workplace with personality, freedom, and room to grow.

• You’ve got the chops: Professional culinary training and several years of experience working in fast-paced, high-volume restaurants.

• You’re a leader: You know how to motivate a team under pressure with positivity, communication, and mutual respect.

• You care about food & sustainability: You love working with quality, local produce, minimizing waste, and exploring creative flavors.   

• You’re adaptable & open-minded: You thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment where ideas are welcomed, tested, and celebrated.

• Language skills: Fluency in English (our working kitchen language); Finnish or other languages are a big bonus!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A permanent full-time contract (112.5 hours over a 3-week period).

• Room to be yourself: The quiet, the loud, the punky, and the soft: We celebrate individuality!

• Growth & development: Opportunities to learn, create menus, and advance your hospitality career within our global community.

• Staff discounts: Great rates on rooms, food, and drinks across our hotels and restaurants.

READY TO JOIN THE HOUSE?

We start in November, so don't wait too long to say hi!

Send us your CV and a brief introduction telling us who you are and what fuels your passion in the kitchen!