Sushi / Asian Cuisine Chef

Castelfalfi *****

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Sushi / Asian Cuisine Chef

Located between Pisa, Florence and Siena, Castelfalfi is an estate set amid rolling green hills, where a medieval village meets contemporary luxury hospitality. Castelfalfi’s vision unfolds through three interconnected souls, each deeply rooted in the landscape and cultural heritage of the region: outstanding hospitality, organic agriculture and real estate development. At the heart of it all lies a genuine care for people, for spaces and for the history of the place — a sensibility that makes Castelfalfi a vibrant and welcoming community. Certified as a Great Place to Work ® , Castelfalfi reaffirms each day its commitment to people’s wellbeing, fostering an environment where authenticity, excellence and mutual care coexist in harmonious balance.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest level of Sushi and Asian dishes are always delivered to guests, in line with the established recipes, as approved by the culinary management
• Receive orders and prepare food during meal services. Ensure proper garnish and accompaniments are of excellent standard;
• Support the culinary team in other dishes preparations as requested
• Monitor grocery stocks and suggest orders to the culinary management to ensure availability of any Indian/Asian ingredient
• Ensure all Health and Safety, Privacy and Security procedure are followed at all times

Requirements

• Excellent and consistent Sushi and Asian culinary experience in gourmet dining and/or luxury hotels is a must
• Good knowledge of English along with some conversational Italian would represent a great advantage
• Pleasant personality and attitude, able to work efficiently in team
• Professional appearance and attitude, with proficient communication skills
• Perfect knowledge of the international HACCP hygiene and kitchen safety rules

Contractual Terms

• Full-time contract under the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Tourism sector.
• Salary offer to be discussed during the selection process, based on professional background, market benchmarks, and company context.

Benefits

• Access to the company canteen, including on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive Castelfalfi staff events.
• Tailored training experiences based on the needs of the role and team.
• Discounts on dining, wellness, and sports activities within the resort and estate.
• Housing allowance solutions available, where applicable, for staff relocating from outside the area.

Provided Equipment

• Professional tools appropriate to the role.
• Uniforms and laundry service for operational staff.

Workplace: Castelfalfi (FI), Italy

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Italy.

This position is open to all candidates regardless of gender (as per Legislative Decree 198/2006) and in compliance with current equal opportunity regulations. Applications are also welcome from candidates of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with legal requirements.