Head Chef - Mediterranean Cuisine

Career path toward Executive Chef or F&B; Director

Industry sectors

Agriculture & Food, Hospitality & Tourism

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Salary Range

45,000 - 55,000 EUR/year + accommodation + meals

A prestigious hospitality group operating luxury eco-resorts is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their flagship restaurant in Sicily. You will lead a kitchen team of 12, create seasonal menus using local Sicilian ingredients and deliver an unforgettable dining experience for international guests.

The company is passionate about sustainability and works exclusively with local farmers and fishermen.

Responsibilities

Design and execute seasonal menus celebrating Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine

Lead, train and manage a brigade of 12 kitchen staff

Manage food costs, inventory and supplier relationships

Ensure strict compliance with HACCP and food hygiene standards

Coordinate with events team for private dining and banqueting





Maintain consistent quality during high-season peak service (200+ covers)

Must-have Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in upscale restaurants

Deep knowledge of Mediterranean and Sicilian cuisine

Strong kitchen management and team leadership skills

HACCP certification

Nice-to-have Requirements

Experience in luxury hotel or resort restaurants

Knowledge of wine pairing and sommelier basics

Experience with farm-to-table and zero-waste kitchen practices

Personal Requirements

Creative culinary vision balanced with operational discipline

Calm and authoritative leadership under pressure during service

Passion for local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients

Hands-on approach - leads by cooking, not just managing

Interested in this position?

📌 Head Chef - Mediterranean Cuisine (Palermo)
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