Head Chef — Italian Trattoria

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen for a beloved Italian trattoria with loyal expat and tourist clientele
• Execute classic Italian trattoria menu — pasta al pomodoro, lasagne, pizza, saltimbocca, tiramisu
• Source imported Italian pantry staples and integrate local Pacific seafood into Italian preparations
• Manage kitchen team of 5–10 staff
• Maintain food cost while executing quality Italian menu
• Handle occasional cooking class or food tourism event for visiting guests

Requirements

• 5+ years kitchen experience with strong Italian trattoria repertoire
• Authentic Italian cooking knowledge — PV's Italian clientele includes expatriate Italians who notice inauthenticity
• English strong asset — heavy North American clientele
• Reliable and steady — trattoria regulars return for consistency

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• Staff meals, uniform
• Loyal year-round clientele base in PV's expat community

Work environment

Classic trattoria kitchen — warm, family-style, consistent. Zona Romántica is PV's most walkable neighborhood with high pedestrian restaurant traffic. Regulars build personal relationships with kitchen staff.

About the role

Home cooking at a high level. Italian trattoria cuisine is about making people feel welcomed and nourished. When the Canadian expat who has been coming every winter for fifteen years says "it tastes exactly like last time," you've done your job.