Open position:
À la carte chef

Nova Galaxy Village is seeking a talented, independent, and socially outgoing À la Carte Chef to spearhead the unique culinary experience at our boutique lodge restaurant, Stella Nova Flame.

Stella Nova Flame is an intimate, guest-exclusive Lappish Kota restaurant centered around the heritage of open-fire cooking. This role is far from a traditional "back of house" position; the ideal candidate must not only be a skilled culinary craftsman but also an interactive storyteller who cooks, plates, and serves dishes directly in front of an international clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Live-Fire Gastronomy: Prepare, season, and masterfully cook Nordic menus over an open flame, carefully managing heat and smoke profiles.
• Guest Interaction & Presentation: Actively engage with guests during dinner service. Present dishes, explain local flavour profiles, and provide high-quality, friendly customer service.
• Menu Planning & Execution, Prep Work: Manage all daily kitchen operations independently, including prep work, ingredient portioning, and final dish arrangement.
• Daily Restaurant Tasks: Maintain cleanliness of the Kota kitchen workspace, monitor food storage temperatures, manage inventory, and assist with general restaurant duties.
• HACCP Compliance: Adhere to Finnish food hygiene guidelines, cleanliness protocols, and sanitation regulations.

What We Expect (Requirements)

• À la Carte Experience: Proven background working in a professional, fast-paced À la Carte kitchen setting.
• Open-Flame Proficiency: Comfort level working with live fire and smoke-based cooking methods.
• Independence & Adaptability: Ability to confidently work completely solo in the kitchen while maintaining high stress tolerance and adapting to shifting seasonal flows.
• Social Personality: An open, outgoing, and communicative personality suited for a front-facing chef concept.
• Language Skills: Fluency in spoken English is required to communicate seamlessly with our international luxury tourists.
• Finnish Certifications: A valid Finnish Hygiene Passport (Hygieniapassi) and an Alcohol Serving License (Anniskelupassi).
• Logistics: A valid Class B Driver’s License and access to a personal car are required due to the resort's quiet forest location 15km outside Rovaniemi.

What We Offer

• Unique Work Environment: A truly rare opportunity to practice the art of open-flame cooking in a cozy, magical winter atmosphere surrounded by Lapland’s nature.
• Team & Culture: A highly supportive, diverse, and professional team environment within an expanding, reputable resort group.
• Compensation: A competitive salary determined by your skill level and prior culinary experience.
• Lifestyle: The ideal chance to experience the tranquility of Arctic nature alongside the rich local services of Rovaniemi.

Send your CV by email: suha.yesilyurt@novaskyland.com