Head Chef - Seasonal

hlpy; Puglia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury dining brand in Italy, Puglia, is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations and craft a distinctive Italian menu. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume kitchens, a passion for authentic Italian cuisine, and strong leadership skills. The role includes managing food costs, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring kitchen staff. This position offers a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and accommodations for the season.

Servizi

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Luxury work environment

Employee discounts

Accommodation provided

Competenze

• Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Expertise in pizza-making techniques.
• Solid understanding of inventory management.

Mansioni

• Lead culinary operations and manage kitchen staff.
• Curate distinctive Italian menu and manage food costs.
• Ensure quality and presentation of every dish.

Conoscenze

Head Chef or Sous Chef experience

Expertise in Italian cuisine

Cost management understanding

Fluent in Italian

Leadership skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Descrizione del lavoro

Who are we?

At Crazy Pizza, we are a lot more than just pizza; we are the new sleek dining style that brings the passion and spirit of Italy to tables combining incredible service and topnotch dishes in exclusive locations across the globe. Founded on the principles of innovation and excellence, Crazy Pizza, part of Majestas Group, is renowned for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and commitment to exceptional service.

Head Chef at Crazy Pizza

As the Head Chef at Crazy Pizza, you’ll be the driving force behind our culinary identity — blending Italian tradition with bold creativity and uncompromising quality. You will lead the kitchen with passion, precision, and flair, ensuring that every dish embodies the playful spirit and excellence of the Crazy Pizza brand. You’ll manage budgets, optimize resources, and foster a culture of teamwork and excellence within the brigade.

Your day to day:

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen.
• Curate and evolve a distinctive Italian menu that celebrates the essence of Crazy Pizza — quality ingredients, artisanal craftsmanship, and vibrant flavours.
• Manage food costs, supplier relationships, and inventory to ensure optimal profitability and minimal waste.
• Guarantee that every dish leaving the kitchen meets brand standards for quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene, safety, and equipment maintenance through regular inspections and compliance with all health regulations.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen team members, nurturing talent and ensuring consistent performance across all shifts.
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive innovation by introducing seasonal specials, new techniques, and fresh ideas while maintaining the integrity of the brand.

Who are you?

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Expertise in Italian cuisine, particularly pizza-making techniques, and a passion for high-quality, authentic ingredients.
• Solid understanding of cost management, including food costing, inventory management, and waste control.
• Fluent in Italian and good communication skills in English.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead by example in a multicultural environment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Why us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career advancement opportunities within Crazy Pizza brand.
• Dynamic and luxurious work environment.
• Employee discounts on dining and entertainment services.
• Accommodation provided for the full season.

Crazy Pizza is committed

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in both our hiring practices and our workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We celebrate and support the unique contributions of every individual.