Head Chef (pizzeria)
La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa·Madrid, Spain
What they offer
€20,000 - €30,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.
Pulled from the advert automatically — the full ad is what counts.
This job was published 5 months ago
About the role
Ditaly, the wood-fired Italian cuisine brand of the La Mafia Se Sienta a la Mesa Group, has established itself as a benchmark for gourmet Neapolitan gastronomy in Spain and Andorra. With a modern aesthetic inspired by Milan and a stone oven imported directly from Naples, we offer artisanal pizzas, pastas, focaccias, and antipasti made with PDO ingredients and recipes that combine tradition and innovation. Since its founding in 2019, Ditaly has experienced rapid growth, becoming one of the fastest-expanding brands in the sector.
We are looking for a Head Chef with experience in organized restaurant environments, a passion for Italian cuisine, and leadership skills to manage a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring excellence in every dish, managing the Neapolitan oven, controlling costs, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. We offer a permanent contract, full-time employment, and the opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding franchise.
What you'll do
- Supervise and coordinate all stations on the menu, ensuring flawless execution.
- Manage the Neapolitan wood-fired oven and Ditaly cooking processes, maintaining quality.
- Organize daily mise en place, plan production, and manage timing.
- Assign tasks, supervise the team, and motivate them during peak demand.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, yields, and D.O.P. recipes.
- Apply and oversee hygiene, food safety, and HACCP protocols.
- Manage inventory, place orders, and control receiving with a focus on freshness and cost.
- Monitor costs, waste, and targets, proposing profitability improvements.
Requirements
- Valid work permit for Spain.
- Availability to work split shifts, Monday through Sunday, with two consecutive days off.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role in organized or high-volume restaurants.
- Experience with Neapolitan ovens, Italian cuisine, or fast-fine concepts is a plus.
- Leadership, organizational, and team management skills under pressure.
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- No specific academic degree required.
About the role
Ditaly, la marca de cocina italiana al horno del Grupo La Mafia se Sienta a la Mesa, se ha consolidado como referente de la gastronomía napolitana gourmet en España y Andorra. Con una estética moderna inspirada en Milán y un horno de piedra importado directamente de Nápoles, ofrecemos pizzas artesanales, pastas, focaccias y antipasti elaborados con ingredientes D.O.P. y recetas que combinan tradición e innovación. Desde su fundación en 2019, Ditaly ha experimentado un crecimiento acelerado, convirtiéndose en una de las marcas de mayor expansión del sector.
Buscamos un/a Jefe/a de Cocina con experiencia en entornos de restauración organizada, pasión por la cocina italiana y habilidades de liderazgo para dirigir un equipo dinámico. El candidato ideal será responsable de garantizar la excelencia en cada plato, gestionar el horno napolitano, controlar costes y mantener los más altos estándares de higiene y seguridad alimentaria. Ofrecemos contrato indefinido, jornada completa y la oportunidad de crecer dentro de una franquicia en plena expansión.
What you'll do
- Supervisar y coordinar todas las partidas de la carta, garantizando ejecución impecable.
- Gestionar el horno de piedra napolitano y la cocción Ditaly, manteniendo la calidad.
- Organizar la mise en place diaria, planificar la producción y controlar tiempos.
- Asignar tareas, supervisar al equipo y motivarlo en alta demanda.
- Cumplir fichas técnicas, escandallos y recetas D.O.P.
- Aplicar y vigilar protocolos de higiene, seguridad alimentaria y APPCC.
- Controlar inventarios, hacer pedidos y gestionar la recepción con frescura y coste.
- Monitorizar costes, mermas y objetivos, proponiendo mejoras de rentabilidad.
Requirements
- Permiso de trabajo en España.
- Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos partidos, de lunes a domingo, con dos días libres consecutivos.
- Experiencia mínima de 1 a 2 años como Jefe/a de Cocina, 2.º Jefe/a de Cocina o puesto similar en restauración organizada o de alto volumen.
- Valorable experiencia con horno napolitano, cocina italiana o concepto fast‑fine.
- Capacidad de liderazgo, organización y gestión de equipos bajo presión.
- Conocimientos sólidos en APPCC y normativa de seguridad alimentaria.
- No se exige titulación académica específica.
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