
Waiters/Waitresses to the city of Santa Claus, Finland - Winter season
Ready for an unforgettable winter adventure? Do you have what it takes to be a fantastic waiter/waitress? If yes, we have the perfect seasonal job for you! Join our customer in the official city of Santa Claus, and become a part of the enchanting magic of Lapland. Live and work in the heart of the stunning Finnish nature!
For our client, Santa Claus Holiday Village, we are looking for WAITERS / WAITRESSES for the resort's 3 restaurants.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Three distinct restaurants and a lobby bar are available at the resort, all of them located in the same area. Depending on the restaurant where you will be working, you will be serving high-quality food and drinks to guests. Shifts may be extremely busy, especially during the busiest season, and you will need to be able to work swiftly and stand for extended periods of time. Additionally, it is important that you project a professional yet approachable attitude. Creating a pleasant environment with international customers and your team members is an essential aspect in your profession. For this reason, we expect you to have a good sense of teamwork, be open-minded, and speak excellent English.
This seasonal position is available from late October or early November to the end of March 2024. It is a full time job, with an average of 112,5 h per three weeks.
In Barona, you will get:
• Finnish fixed-term employment contract
• Competitive salary depending on working experience: 2031-2230€/month + extras
• Extra compensation for evening (+1,33€/h), night (+2,25€/h) and Sundays/public holidays (+100%) shifts
• Possibility of additional shifts and extra hours (especially between December-February)
• Staff housing is provided by the employer, paid by the employee. The cost: 300-450€/month (Shared apartments located around 4 km from the workplace)
• Relocation assistance and support with the official formalities in Finland
• Occupational health care provided by the employer after the employment has lasted at least one month
• One safari activity FOR FREE
• Photo with your biggest boss in the area (Santa Claus) :)
• Staff lunches (around 6€) + included coffee and soft drinks
• Other benefits such as a 10-20% discount for staff in the restaurant and shops in the Arctic Circle area
• Relocation assistance and support with the official formalities in Finland
To be successful in this role, you should have:
• Previous work experience as a waiter/ waitress is MANDATORY
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Being able to work in a rush environment
• English language on a communicative level
• Being a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Driving license is a plus
Information about the selection process:
The suitable applicants will be invited to an online interview, after which we will proceed to the second phase of the recruitment process - the interview with our client.
Barona acts as a collaborator, and the employment agreement will be with Barona, but you will be working for Santa Claus Holiday Village.
If you feel this is the job you dream about, please, submit your CV in English!

Santa Claus Holiday Village is located in the heart of Lapland and offers a magical Christmas atmosphere. All the apartments and cottages in the Santa Claus Holiday Village on the Arctic Circle have been built in the 2010s. The company has more than 600 beds, 3 restaurants, and 4 souvenir shops. The restaurants include the original lunch restaurant, the a’la carte restaurants, and serve customers from breakfast to dinner.
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