Breakfast Kitchen Lead – Innovative Culinary Team Leader

Rosewood Rome; Roma; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Rome is seeking an ambitious culinary leader to assist the Executive Sous Chef in running the operation, upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

You will train and manage the culinary team, supervise HACCP and safety, and collaborate on bespoke menus and culinary experiences.

This role emphasizes sustainability, cost control, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across all service levels in a dynamic luxury hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving culinary excellence.
• Ability to create standardized recipes with costing and allergen details.
• Strong focus on HACCP, health and safety compliance.
• Collaborates with other departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary excellence and ensure consistency across all dishes.
• Train and manage the culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring punctuality and appearance of all staff.
• Delegate tasks with clear expectations, resources, and outcomes; monitor performance.
• Support HACCP reports and ensure allergen and calorie documentation is up to date.
• Contribute to new menu tastings and bespoke culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food quality

Costing

HACCP/compliance

Job description

Rosewood Rome is seeking an ambitious culinary leader to assist the Executive Sous Chef in running the operation, upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

You will train and manage the culinary team, supervise HACCP and safety, and collaborate on bespoke menus and culinary experiences.

This role emphasizes sustainability, cost control, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across all service levels in a dynamic luxury hotel.