Head Chef

Head Chef – Specialist in pizzas, pasta and Italian cuisine at 100 %

As part of the development of our Italian restaurant located in Marin-Epagnier, we are looking for a head chef at 100 %, specialized in

Your missions

• Elaborate and prepare authentic Italian dishes in compliance with the recipes and standards of the establishment.
• Ensure the complete preparation of pizzas: dough making, kneading, maturation, fermentation, shaping, topping and baking.
• Master the different pizza cooking techniques and ensure consistent quality.
• Prepare fresh and dried pasta, as well as their sauces and side dishes.
• Prepare the main Italian specialties: antipasti, risottos, meats, fish, desserts and other dishes on the menu.
• Develop and evolve the menu in collaboration with the management.
• Propose daily menus and seasonal suggestions.
• Guarantee the quality, taste, presentation and consistency of all dishes served.
• Organize the mise en place and supervise lunch and dinner services.
• Coordinate, train and supervise the kitchen team.
• Distribute tasks and ensure the smooth running of work during services.
• Manage orders, receipt of goods, stocks and product preservation.
• Control quantities, limit waste and participate in controlling goods costs.
• Ensure the maintenance of tools, equipment and kitchen premises.
• Collaborate effectively with the front-of-house staff and management.
• Respect and enforce hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP), as well as internal procedures.

Your profile

• You hold a professional training in cooking or have equivalent experience.
• You benefit from confirmed experience as a head chef, cook or pizzaiolo.
• You perfectly master the preparation of pizzas, notably the kneading, fermentation and cooking techniques.
• You possess solid knowledge in the preparation of pasta and Italian specialties.
• You are capable of organizing a kitchen and leading a team with professionalism.
• You master French sufficiently to communicate with the team and the management. Knowledge of Italian is an asset.
• You are creative, organized, rigorous, autonomous and resistant to stress.
• You have a sense of responsibility and attach great importance to the quality of products.
• You are flexible and available to work split shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

We offer

• A position of responsibility at 100 % within an Italian restaurant.
• The possibility to actively participate in the development of the menu and the culinary concept.
• A dynamic and convivial working environment.
• An equipped kitchen and a motivated team.
• Remuneration adapted to experience and skills.
• Working conditions in accordance with the National Collective Labour Agreement for the hotel-restaurant industry (CCNT).

Place of work: Marin-Epagnier
Activity rate: 100 %
Start date: immediately or to be agreed

Interested persons are invited to send us their complete application file, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, their work certificates and, if applicable, their professional diplomas.