As a Demi Chef de Partie at Zuma, we’re all about crafting extraordinary dining experiences, you’ll play an integral role in making that happen. With your passion for cooking and commitment to excellence, you’ll support the kitchen team while building your skills and growing your culinary expertise.
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.
Life at Zuma
Joining Zuma means becoming part of an inclusive global community that lives by three core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection– putting pride into everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Maintain mise en place levels to ensure seamless service, with a focus on food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Actively develop your skills to become proficient in all kitchen sections, under the guidance of senior chefs
- Inspect incoming goods for quality and accuracy, ensuring proper storage and minimizing waste
- Conduct daily checks of storage areas and maintain high hygiene standards to meet Zuma’s rigorous expectations
- Prepare food products in line with recipes, ensuring precision and high standards while overseeing the work of junior team members
- Keep workstations clean and organized, adhering to all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
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 demi 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
- Staff 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.
Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
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