Head Chef - Italian Restaurant €4,000 net per month + benefits Budapest, Hungary

I’m looking for a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a new Italian restaurant within a soon-to-open boutique hotel. The restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, combining authentic Italian cuisine with modern presentation. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen from pre-opening through to daily operation, building and leading your own team.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary of €4,000 net per monthAccommodation assistance provided.Opportunity to lead a new opening and shape the culinary conceptCreative freedom to develop menus and build a high-performing team

Your Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience leading a fine dining kitchen with teams of minimum 20 peopleProven background in Italian cuisineStrong organisational and leadership skills with a creative approachFluent in English; previous experience in Michelin-starred or luxury restaurants is an advantagePreferably Italian nationality or strong familiarity with authentic Italian cooking techniquesEU working rights.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and standardsRecruit, train, and develop a motivated culinary teamOversee menu design, food cost management, and supplier relationsCollaborate with restaurant management to deliver seamless serviceMaintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and efficiency

If you’re interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com