About this role
For the next season, we are looking for a Pizzaiolo/a to join the team at our Pool Grill Restaurant team.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges.
He/she should have exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills. The primary objective is to provide a friendly, attentive, and timely service and to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.
He/She reports to Executive Chef.
Main Duties & Responsabilities
- Preparation of high-quality pizza dough, understanding different fermentation processes and ingredients.
- Selection and preparation of fresh, premium-quality ingredients and toppings.
- Expert handling of traditional pizza ovens, ensuring perfect cooking consistency and crust.
- Crafting a variety of classic and innovative pizzas, tailored to a luxury clientele.
- Maintaining impeccable hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) in your workstation.
- Collaborating effectively with the culinary team to ensure seamless service flow.
- Contributing to menu development with creative pizza concepts, in line with hotel standards.
- Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient pizza station at all times.
Requirements
- A range of 3 -5 years of experience as a Pizzaiolo, preferably in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants;
- Demonstrable expertise in traditional Italian pizza making, with a keen eye for detail and presentation;
- A deep understanding of premium ingredients and their seasonality;
- Ability to maintain exceptional quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously within a diverse team;
- A range of 3 -5 years of experience as a Pizzaiolo, preferably in a luxury hospitality setting;
- HACCP certification;
- A professional demeanor, passion for hospitality, and a commitment to guest satisfaction;
- Proficiency in Italian is required; English language skills are a significant advantage
Benefits
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Seasonal contract (National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Tourism - Federalberghi); • Company Welfare; • Performance bonus upon reaching qualitative targets set for the hotel; • Life insurance; • Extensive training program, both in-person and through an online platform and app; • Participation in Belmond programs dedicated to its staff, such as Belmond Discovering, which offers F&B discounts and complimentary stays at other properties within the group upon reaching a minimum tenure.
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Who we are
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Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, is a magnificent Renaissance masterpiece overlooking Florence. With unparalleled views, terraced gardens, and a facade designed by the School of Michelangelo, it is a work of art both inside and out. An ideal retreat after a busy day exploring the Renaissance capital and its Tuscan surroundings, the Villa is also the perfect setting for unforgettable events, offering sumptuous rooms and refined creative cuisine at La Loggia.
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Villa San Michele is proudly part of the LVMH group and the Belmond collection, a global network of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises, all dedicated to offering exceptional experiences worldwide. Joining one of our properties means becoming part of a large international family, made up of places rich in history and breathtaking destinations, where people are at the heart of the Belmond experience.
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This is your moment. Apply today!