Are you passionate about people and top-quality food? Do you love taking responsibility? Are you looking for new challenges and want to work in a fast-paced environment where boredom is not included in the job description?

If you said yes – keep reading! Espresso House is now looking for a new Kitchen Assistant Manager for a full-time and permanent position (37,5 hours/week). As we want to make sure that our coffee shop products are served fresh every morning, our preparation kitchen located in the heart of Helsinki operates mainly during nights. Therefore, your shifts will vary between mornings, evenings, nights and weekends.

If you are interested, read more below! Don’t hesitate to apply today, as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Kitchen Assistant Manager Job Description

As an Assistant Manager in our kitchen, you are the leader of the preparation kitchen team together with the Kitchen Manager. Your most important job is to ensure that all the products prepared in the kitchen meet our quality standards. It is also essential that you ensure the kitchen follows all hygiene routines and everything is done according to the health and safety regulations. You will also be motivating your team and focusing on their well-being and skill development every day.

What do we offer

• A unique opportunity to join and develop kitchen operations in the biggest coffee chain in the Nordics
• An amazing chance to develop yourself as a leader and a kitchen professional
• An extensive introduction to your role
• Great colleagues with high level of energy: We have fun at work!
• Caring culture and a role with meaning: We are continuously striving for a more tomorrow friendly future
• Employee benefits such as 50% discount in all our coffee shops
• Monthly salary of 2550­–2700 €/month

What do you need to succeed in this role

• You have successfully worked as a team leader before, preferably in a kitchen/restaurant
• Quality and product safety are on the top of your priority list
• You set a good example and motivate others with your positive energy
• You are ambitious and always want to learn more
• You have strong communication skills, a solution-focused mindset, flexibility, and good stress tolerance
• You can work full-time and work regularly in morning-, evening-, night- and weekend shifts
• You speak fluent English and good Finnish: The working language is primarily English, but you will also encounter various communication materials and instructions in Finnish.

If you think the Kitchen Assistant Manager role is a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to submit your application. You are also welcome to include your CV and a short personal cover letter so we can get to know you better.

Our recruitment process includes psychometric assessments that help us identify the most suitable candidates for our team and provide each applicant with a fairer and more objective evaluation. You will also receive a personal feedback report from the results, offering support for your professional development.