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.

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This job was published 5 months ago

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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.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa

La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa

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