As a Commis Chef at Zuma, you are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences, and you’ll play a key role in crafting dishes that leave a lasting impression. With your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to excellence, you’ll be part of a team that sets the standard for modern dining.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma Rome. Located in the iconic Palazzo Fendi, with a stunning restaurant and beautiful roof terrace overlooking the “eternal city”, this restaurant is an essential experience in Rome. Zuma Rome is proud to be part of the Azumi Collection.
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
Ensure mise en place levels are maintained to guarantee smooth service, with a focus on quality, consistency, and impeccable presentation
Embrace opportunities to learn and grow, gaining experience across various kitchen sections under the guidance of senior chefs
Inspect incoming goods for quality and accuracy, ensuring proper storage practices and minimizing waste
Prepare food products according to recipes, ensuring precision, care, and adherence to the highest preparation standards
Conduct daily hygiene checks in storage areas and maintain clean, organized workstations in line with Zuma’s high standards
Follow Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at all times
What We Look For
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:
A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
Proven experience as a commis chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
Benefits
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
Family Meals are shared daily
Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know