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Head Chef (pizzeria)

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 6 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa

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Overview

Salary: €20,000 - €30,000 a year
About €1,450 - €1,930 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours: Split day (jornada partida) · Includes weekends
Education: No studies required

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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 La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa

La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa is a Spanish restaurant group known for its Italian-inspired cuisine and casual dining experience. The company operates multiple locations across Spain, with a strong presence in Zaragoza, including a location at the Puerto Venecia shopping center. They focus on providing a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and are part of the broader La Mafia restaurant group, which has established itself as a recognizable name in the Spanish dining scene.

For international professionals, the group offers various roles in kitchen and service positions, from entry-level helpers to head chef positions, with both part-time and full-time schedules. The company emphasizes a team-oriented culture and provides opportunities to work in a dynamic hospitality environment. While the primary language is Spanish, the restaurant group is open to candidates who are eager to integrate into the local work culture, making it a potential starting point for those looking to build a career in Spain's hospitality sector.

Industry: Restaurants
Headquarters: Zaragoza, Spain
In Spain: Zaragoza
Website: lafamigliarestaurantes.com

Good to know if you are moving

The company has multiple locations in Spain, including a significant presence in Zaragoza, offering various part-time and full-time roles.
Open positions include kitchen helpers, waitstaff, and head chef roles, providing entry-level opportunities for those new to the Spanish job market.
The group operates under the La Mafia brand, which is a recognized name in Spanish casual dining, potentially offering a stable work environment.
Roles are often based in shopping centers like Puerto Venecia, which may offer convenient access and a dynamic work setting.
The company is part of a larger group, which may provide opportunities for internal mobility across different restaurant locations.

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