Chef de Cuisine — Italian Kitchen

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen producing Italian cuisine filtered through Tulum's organic, locally-sourced philosophy
• Design seasonal menus using organic Yucatán produce alongside imported Italian pantry — locally-grown heirloom tomatoes, jungle herbs, organic eggs for pasta
• Source directly from Tulum's organic farm network and local fishermen
• Develop plant-forward Italian preparations alongside traditional versions
• Manage brigade of 6–14 staff
• Engage with Tulum's international chef community — Italian chefs visit and collaborate regularly

Requirements

• 6+ years kitchen experience with Italian culinary training
• Genuine commitment to organic sourcing and plant-forward adaptation
• Italian regional culinary knowledge
• English required — Tulum's team and clientele are internationally diverse
• Adaptable — Tulum kitchen environments are less conventional than city restaurants

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• On-site accommodation (essential in Tulum hotel zone)
• Organic staff meals
• Creative freedom within Italian tradition and Tulum philosophy

Work environment

Eco-hotel or jungle restaurant kitchen. Tulum Italian kitchens often have wood-fire elements, outdoor dining components, and open-air cooking spaces. The setting demands a chef comfortable with non-conventional kitchen environments.

About the role

Italian soul, Tulum spirit. Simplicity, ingredient quality, and time — these values define both Italian cuisine and Tulum's food philosophy. A Tulum Italian chef bridges them instinctively.