Head Chef

InPost Italy; Roma; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious hotel in Rome is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations, creating exceptional gastronomic experiences. This role involves overseeing kitchen activities, developing menus, and leading a team dedicated to quality and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-level culinary contexts, strong organizational skills, and the ability to inspire and innovate. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Competenze

• Head Chef with experience in luxury hospitality.
• Strong culinary skills in both classic and modern techniques.
• Ability to inspire and manage a diverse kitchen team.

Mansioni

• Oversee all kitchen operations including various dining services.
• Create and oversee menus ensuring quality and sustainability.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff.

Conoscenze

Culinary operations management

Menu creation and refinement

Team leadership

Food safety and quality control

Cost management

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.

Our headquarters: The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection.

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.
• 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.