Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Head Chef | Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria | Tenerife, Canary Islands | £40,000 + 20% Bonus Relocate to Tenerfie, Spain An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the launch of a brand-new authentic Neapolitan pizzeria within a luxury five-star hotel in Tenerife. Backed by one of Spain's largest independent hospitality groups, this is a chance to build a restaurant from the ground up while working alongside an award-winning culinary team with genuine opportunities for career progression. The concept focuses on authentic Neapolitan pizza using traditional techniques, premium Italian ingredients and wood-fired ovens in a premium dining environment. The Role • Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of the kitchen, • Recruit, train and develop your brigade, • Drive consistency, quality and food standards, • Manage stock, GP, labour costs and kitchen performance, • Work closely with senior culinary leaders on menu development, • Deliver an exceptional guest experience from day one What We're Looking For • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, • Strong background in authentic Neapolitan pizza, • Experience working with wood-fired ovens, • A passion for developing teams, • Strong financial and organisational skills, • Experience in premium restaurants or hotels would be advantageous What's on Offer • Tenerife, Canary Islands, • £40,000 basic salary, • 20% annual bonus, • Relocation package including temporary accommodation, • Visa sponsorship where eligible, • Genuine career progression across Tenerife, Marbella and Mallorca Join one of Spain's fastest-growing hospitality groups with more than 20 restaurants, Michelin-recognised chefs, award-winning concepts and an exciting pipeline of new openings. Due to current visa restrictions, applicants will ideally already hold a UK or EU passport, or have the legal right to work in Spain. To find out more apply today.