Head chef
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Head Chef – Tuscan Wedding Castle
Full-time
• On-site
• Tuscany
Where: Castello di Ristonchi, Tuscany, Peago
We are looking for a skilled, hands-on, and values-driven Head Chef to join our team for the upcoming wedding season. Our castle hosts intimate three-day wedding experiences where food, hospitality, and teamwork come together to create something unforgettable.
This role is perfect for a chef who loves cooking, leading a small team, and contributing to a warm, positive environment — with a well-structured system already in place and strong support from the rest of the team.
About Us
Our castle operates with strong values:
communication, mindfulness, teamwork, responsibility, pride in your craft, and personal growth.
We believe in working together, supporting each other, and creating a calm and respectful work environment.
What You Will Do
Hands-On Cooking & Event Execution
- Lead the kitchen during our set 3-day wedding structure:
- Pizza night (teaching guests how to make pizza)
- Panini lunch & 3 course wedding dinner
- BBQ & pasta night (teaching guests how to make pasta)
- Work closely with fresh ingredients from our own farm.
- Ensure timing, quality, and consistency for each meal.
Kitchen Team Leadership
- Guide, support, and train younger kitchen staff.
- Create a steady and calm flow in the kitchen.
- Lead by example with clear communication and a positive attitude.
Organization & Prep
- Plan and organize prep for each event day.
- Keep the kitchen clean, structured, and well-maintained.
- Communicate smoothly with departments such as events, bar, cleaning, farm, and maintenance.
Creativity & Seasonal Cooking
- While our wedding menu is fixed, there is an opportunity to create a seasonal menu.
- Use creativity to highlight produce from the farm and local suppliers.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong cooking skills and confidence during service
- Experience leading or guiding a small team
- Calm, solution-focused, and grounded
- Enjoys interacting with guests when teaching pasta/pizza
- Organized and reliable
- Values communication, respect, and teamwork
- Thrives in a multicultural environment
What We Offer
- A meaningful role in a unique castle setting in the Tuscan mountains
- A supportive and value-driven workplace with a focus on communication and mindfulness
- Workshops and shared practices focusing on mindfulness, communication, personal and professional growth and teamwork
- Accommodation can be provided.
- A chance to create lifelong memories for couples from around the world
- The opportunity to work with a big international team.
Details:
40 hours a week
Start: February/March 2026 until 30/
Italian is not required but a plus
Must hold a work visa or an EU passport.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you Send your resume and a short bio about yourself to
