**BLUSERENA HOTELS & RESORTS - ABOUT US**
Our story began with a seaside hotel.
Today, we welcome our guests in 13 hotels and resorts, 4- and 5-star hotels, in modern conference centers, and at the prestigious Ethra Thalasso SPA.
Our hotels are located in Sardinia, Puglia, Sicily, Calabria, and Abruzzo, overlooking beautiful beaches, and in Piedmont, within the Vialattea ski area.
We offer approximately 4.200 rooms, and during peak periods, we have around 2.500 employees.
We aim to provide our guests with moments they will remember forever. We listen to their desires to create the vacation of their dreams.
We care for and respect the territories that host us, their nature, and their development.
It is thanks to all this, and to our daily commitment, that we can offer unforgettable experiences, with all the passion and care of authentic Italian hospitality.
**POSITION OVERVIEW**
**WORK LOCATION**
The position is open for our 5-star property, **Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA**, located within the Ethra Reserve, in Puglia, Castellaneta Marina (TA).
**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**
- Supervise all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation of dishes
- Develop creative and innovative menus in line with industry trends, highlighting local and seasonal ingredients
- Implement an à la carte menu with a focus on both local and international cuisines
- Monitor the preparation and service of dishes, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and safety regulations
- Manage food cost control, ensuring financial sustainability without compromising quality
- Train, motivate, and manage kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and stimulating work environment
- Oversee supplier relationships to ensure the procurement of high-quality raw materials
- Collaborate with other Food & Beverage departments to enhance the overall culinary experience for guests
- Analyze guest feedback to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for innovation
- Participate in defining the strategic and operational plans for the Food & Beverage department
**SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING**
- Solid experience as an Executive Chef with at least 3 years in luxury Hotels/Resorts or gourmet Restaurants
- In-depth knowledge of both local Italian and international cuisine, with a strong passion for culinary innovation
- Creativity and attention to detail
- Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong guest-oriented focus
- Experience in managing food cost and conducting financial analysis related to the kitchen department
- Thorough knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations, specifically applied to the Hospitality industry
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in concert with other hotel departments
- Fluent in both English and Italian
- Knowledge of an additional foreign language is considered a plus
- Willingness to relocate to the work location
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