Italian Kitchen Lead - Fast-Paced, High-Quality Dishes

Bottega Mediterranea Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual leave & statutory benefits

Other employee benefits in accordance

Job summary

Bottega Mediterranea Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks passionate kitchen professionals to join our team. You will manage daily kitchen operations, prepare and present dishes that meet our authentic Italian standards, and ensure consistent quality, portions, and presentation.

We value strong teamwork, leadership, and knowledge of food safety. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, with opportunities to train juniors and collaborate with front-of-house for seamless

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of kitchen experience, preferably in Italian or Western cuisine.
• Culinary/Hospitality qualification is an advantage.
• Good cooking techniques and knowledge of food safety & hygiene.
• Food Handler Certificate and typhoid vaccination, or willingness to obtain.
• Good teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of your assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to Bottega recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, portion and presentation.
• Support stock rotation, proper food storage and waste control.
• Guide and train junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and FOH team for smooth service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Leadership

Food safety

Food handling

Job description

Bottega Mediterranea Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks passionate kitchen professionals to join our team. You will manage daily kitchen operations, prepare and present dishes that meet our authentic Italian standards, and ensure consistent quality, portions, and presentation.

We value strong teamwork, leadership, and knowledge of food safety. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, with opportunities to train juniors and collaborate with front-of-house for seamless