Head Chef

Hyatt; Aprilia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury hospitality group is seeking a skilled Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a 5-star hotel in Aprilia, Italy. In this key leadership role, you will create memorable culinary experiences while managing and developing your team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in high-level culinary contexts, with strong organizational skills and a passion for innovation. This position offers the opportunity to lead a vibrant team while ensuring excellence and sustainability in culinary operations.

Competenze

• Experience as Head Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Strong culinary techniques, both classic and modern.
• Ability to inspire, manage, and build effective teams.

Mansioni

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including restaurants and events.
• Create and refine menus, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Lead and develop kitchen brigade, fostering a positive environment.
• Monitor food cost and collaborate with various departments.

Conoscenze

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Menu creation

Operational sustainability

Food safety standards

Descrizione del lavoro

We are thrilled to open the selection for a key role within our structure : Head Chef.

This leader will have the opportunity to guide the kitchen of a 5-star hotel, contributing to the creation of memorable gastronomic experiences for our guests.

As Head Chef, you will be the operational point of reference for the kitchen, working in close contact with the Executive Chef to translate our culinary vision into daily reality.

From brigade management and menu supervision to dish quality and operational sustainability, your contribution will be essential to guarantee excellence, innovation, and consistency with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations & Excellence

• Oversee all kitchen operations : restaurants, in-room dining, events, and banqueting.
• Create and refine menus, seasonal proposals, and signature dishes.
• Guarantee quality, presentation, food safety, and process optimization.
• Promote sustainable practices and utilize new management technologies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the brigade (Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Demi, Commis, and Apprentice).
• Train, motivate, and grow the team, contributing to an inclusive and positive environment.
• Promote a professional who leads with empathy, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.

Financial & Administration

• Monitor food cost, inventory, recipes, and economic KPIs.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Banqueting, Stewarding, Marketing, and other departments.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a professional who is an:

• Head Chef with experience in high-level culinary contexts (luxury hospitality).
• Possessing solid culinary technique (classic and modern), strong organizational capacity, and creative vision.
• A leader who knows how to inspire, manage, and build a culture of excellence.
• An individual open to experimentation, capable of adaptation and innovation, who puts the wellbeing of the team and guests at the center of their work.