Pizzaiolo / Demi Chef de Partie Bakery

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice is located on the private island of San Clemente, only ten minutes away by complimentary boat from Piazza San Marco. A proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, this exclusive retreat guarantees peace and privacy with its 196 rooms and suites overlooking the lagoon or the centuries-old park. Its three restaurants offering exceptional interpretations of iconic Italian and Venetian cuisine, the hotel’s proximity to Venice, and the unique combination of conference rooms and outdoor areas, make San Clemente Palace the perfect choice for outstanding events and weddings.

For the 2025 season – from end March to end October, we are looking for talented people to join our team.

REPORTS TO: Executive Sous Chef / Executive Chef

We are looking for a Pizzaiolo / Demi Chef de Partie Bakery to join our Kitchen Team and make delicious pizzas based on traditional and modern recipes.

Profile

1. Work experience as Pizzaiolo / Demi Chef de Partie Bakery or similar role in a restaurant or luxury hotel
2. Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs
3. Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick/stone/electric ovens
4. Understanding of food hygiene
5. Team spirit
6. Diploma from a culinary school / Hotel Technical Institute / Professional Technical Institute
7. Eligible for a working permit in Italy
8. Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
1. Italian – good oral and written skills
2. English – good oral and written skills

Overall Objectives

1. Preparing pizza dough, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats, and executing guests’ orders considering special requests. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to work during business hours. You will help to increase guests’ satisfaction by preparing high-quality pizzas.
2. Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on guests’ orders
3. Bake a wide variety of pizza doughs, including thin crust, thick crust, and cheese-stuffed
4. Make fresh tomato, pesto, and white cream sauces
5. Wash and chop vegetables (such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms)
6. Cut, slice, and grill meats like chicken, ham, and beef
7. Monitor food stock and place orders as needed
8. Use traditional and non-traditional ingredients to appeal to a larger audience (such as vegan, cheese, and gluten-free flour)
9. Recommend new recipes to update our menus
10. Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment
11. Work with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive
12. Recycle wherever possible and enforce cost-saving measures to staff
13. Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements