Embassy of Finland in Seoul is looking for a new chef for the residence of the Ambassador
Embassy of Finland is looking for a chef for a fixed-term contract 1 August 2023 to 31 May 2025. The chef will work mostly at the Residence of the Ambassador of Finland. The contract terms are based on Korean Labor Law and the employee is locally hired by the Embassy.
We are seeking a professional who wishes to promote Finnish food culture in South Korea through their work. The chef has the overall responsibility in organizing official functions such as receptions at the Ambassador's residence including planning of menus, calculating costs, purchasing ingredients and preparing the courses. The work is very versatile covering functions from small working luncheons to receptions with over 100 guests. The chef may also present Finnish food culture in different events and interviews.
A successful applicant is expected to have:
- Relevant working experience and education
- Understanding of special requirements related to representational functions
- Good English language skills
- Knowledge of European and Finnish food culture is considered an asset
- Openness, flexibility, initiative, good interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure
For further inquiries, please send email to [email protected].
Selected candidate will undergo a security clearance with candidate’s consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More information on standard and comprehensive security clearances is available on the Finnish Security Intelligence Service website(Link to another website.).
Applications (CV, motivation letter and salary request) in English in PDF format should be sent to [email protected] by June 3rd, 2023. E-mail heading should include: "Application for the position of chef”.