Head of Kitchen

We are Principe di Salina, a 14-room boutique hotel on the island of Salina, in the Aeolian Islands. For years, our kitchen has been guided successfully by internal family, with a small team executing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now we’re ready for the next step. We are looking for a Head of Kitchen who wants to take ownership of this part of the business and grow with us. This is not a classic “big hotel chef” role. We are a small, intimate place with limited covers and a strong sense of home. Our idea of food is: quality, Mediterranean, seasonal – but always with the warmth of a home kitchen. We’re looking for someone who reads this and thinks: *“This could be my place.”* What you will do You will be the point person for everything that happens in our kitchen. In practice, you will: - Define the culinary direction together with the management, in line with the identity of Principe di Salina - Organise and oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service - Update and develop menus that feel like “home cooking with quality” – Mediterranean, seasonal, simple but well executed - Bring in and structure additional experiences such as aperitivo, cooking classes and small food events - Lead and coordinate a small team in the kitchen (we can hire additional people to support you) - Manage suppliers and kitchen needs; orders and costs will be handled in collaboration with head of finance / accountant , who will take care of the accounting side - Ensure consistency, quality and attention to dietary needs and allergies - Occasionally interact with guests during cooking classes or special experiences, if this feels natural to you This role is ideal for someone who prefers a small, flexible kitchen over a large, high-volume operation.

Location: Malfa, Italy, IT

Posted Date: 11/20/2025