Staff for Summer Season at Havila Hotel Geiranger
Geiranger is one of Norway’s most popular travel destinations. Havila Hotel Geiranger is located right on the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Norway’s top tourist attractions. The hotel has 151 guest rooms, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars. We are looking for staff from April to October, with the possibility of an earlier start or later finish.
We are looking for:
- Handyman/Maintenance Workers
- Receptionists and Night Receptionists
- Cleaners
- Breakfast & Lunch Servers
- À la Carte Servers
- Bartenders
- Chefs
- Restaurant & Kitchen Assistants
- Receptionists & Night Receptionists
Receptionists and Night Receptionists
Responsibilities:
- Check-in and check-out of guests, acting as their first and last point of contact.
- Provide information about activities in the area.
- Customer service.
- Answer questions at the front desk, by phone, and by email.
- Assist with bookings.
- Work in the lobby bar as part of the reception role.
- Take shifts in our gallery/shop.
- Focus on upgrades, upselling, and activity sales.
Qualifications:
- Fluent in a Scandinavian language and English.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Friendly, positive, and with a great sense of humor.
- Guest-focused, aiming to create a memorable experience.
- Independent, organized, and responsible.
- Strong communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Protel is an advantage.
- Understanding of economical and cost-effective operations.
Chefs
Responsibilities:
- Prepare breakfast, group meals, and à la carte dishes.
- General food preparation.
- Dishwashing and kitchen cleaning.
Qualifications:
- Certified chef with good references or similar experience.
- Preferably fluent in a Scandinavian language and proficient in English.
- Strong communication skills.
- Service-minded and organized.
- Team player who thrives in a busy environment.
- Solution-oriented and structured.
- Approaches challenges with a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of internal food safety control (IK-mat).
- Understanding of economical and cost-effective operations.
Restaurant & Kitchen Assistants
Responsibilities:
- Dishwashing.
- Assist in the kitchen with basic tasks as needed.
- Assist in the restaurant with cleaning, food service, setting tables, and buffet setup.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a dishwasher/kitchen assistant or similar role.
- Preferably fluent in a Scandinavian language and proficient in English.
- Service-minded and organized.
- Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible with tasks and working hours.
- Understanding of economical and cost-effective operations.
- Positive attitude.
Breakfast & Lunch Servers
Responsibilities:
- Clean and tidy the restaurant.
- Dishwashing.
- Refill food and drinks.
- Set up the restaurant.
- Serve food and drinks.
- Handle payments from guests.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Fluent in English; a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
- Positive, guest-focused, and service-minded.
- Goal of creating great guest experiences.
- Strong team player who works quickly and effectively while staying calm with guests.
- Well-organized and strong communicator.
- Understanding of economical and cost-effective operations.
À la Carte Servers
Responsibilities:
- Serve food and drinks.
- Knowledgeable about the menu.
- Upselling with a focus on quality.
- Handle payments from guests.
- Set up and tidy the restaurant.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a server or similar service job.
- Interest in food and beverages, preferably with wine/beer knowledge.
- Upselling focus in the restaurant.
- Strong communication and service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- Fluent in English; a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
- Positive, guest-centered, and service-oriented.
- Focus on creating a memorable guest experience.
Bartenders
Responsibilities:
- Provide recommendations to guests.
- Knowledgeable about the menu.
- Take orders for food and drinks.
- Serve food and drinks.
- Mix cocktails and other beverages.
- Restock items and keep the bar and area clean and tidy.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age 20.
- At least 1 year of experience as a bartender.
- Knowledge of coffee machines and preparation is a plus.
- Interest in drink and food pairing.
- Strong communication and service skills.
- Fluent in English; a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
- Positive, guest-centered, and service-oriented.
- Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure.
Cleaners
Responsibilities:
- Cleaning of rooms and common areas.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Energetic and physically fit.
- Good sense of humor and teamwork skills.
- Willing to work hard and dedicated to delivering quality.
- Understanding of economical and cost-effective operations.
Maintenance Workers
Responsibilities:
- Maintain buildings and interior.
- Maintenance tasks indoors and outdoors.
- Daily general duties.
- Baggage service.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Technically skilled, service-minded, and able to work independently.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Systematic and quality-focused approach to work.