Job Description

Cercasi cuoco italiano – Zero Sei Limassol, Cipro.

Zero Sei, a Roman trattoria in Limassol, is looking for an Italian chef with practical experience in Italian cuisine, the ability to manage their own kitchen section independently, and a proactive approach to teamwork.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Italian and Roman cuisine

• Ability to prepare traditional dishes, with particular attention to pasta dishes, including carbonara and amatriciana.

Cooking and pasta finishing

• Control of pasta cooking, emulsification, textures and temperatures to achieve consistent results throughout service.

Preparation and mise en place

• Ability to organise mise en place, prepare bases and sauces, and cut and portion ingredients according to service requirements.

Managing your section

• Ability to handle several orders simultaneously, set priorities and coordinate dish timings with the rest of the kitchen and the front-of-house team.

Quality and standards

• Ability to follow the restaurant’s recipes accurately and maintain consistency in flavour, portions and presentation.

Food cost and stock management

• Ability to calculate recipe and portion costs and food cost as a percentage of the selling price; assess yields after trimming and cooking; follow specified ingredient weights; monitor stock levels, trimmings and waste; compare theoretical and actual consumption; and rotate products according to expiry dates.

HACCP and food safety

• Ability to follow the restaurant’s HACCP plan, carry out assigned checks and complete the required records.
• Practical knowledge of temperature control, food storage, cooling and thawing, labelling and traceability, cleaning and sanitising, prevention of cross-contamination, and allergen management. Ability to identify and promptly report non-conformities.

TEAMWORK AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Proactive teamwork

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, anticipate service needs, flag problems, suggest solutions and support colleagues.

Empathy with guests

• Listen attentively, explain dishes helpfully, and respond courteously to requests and feedback. Know the ingredients and allergens in the dishes and coordinate with the front-of-house team to handle guests’ dietary requirements correctly.

Organisation and responsibility

• Maintain an organised workspace, accuracy and a collaborative attitude during busy periods, respond constructively to guidance and contribute to improving service.

LANGUAGES

• Italian and English are required. Knowledge of Greek is an advantage.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Full-time position in Limassol, Cyprus.

Salary: €2,000–€2,300 net per month. The final amount within this range will be agreed based on your practical skills and the accommodation arrangement selected.

Accommodation is available with a contribution towards its costs.

INTERVIEW

The interview can also take place by video call. We will discuss your technical skills, the tasks you have personally carried out, and situations you have handled with colleagues and guests.

How to Apply

Apply through Ergodotisi or email your CV to fausto@soldinigroupltd.com. Please include:
1. Dishes you can prepare independently during service.
2. Previous kitchen sections and responsibilities.
3. Practical experience with food cost, stock management and HACCP.
4. Service volumes, your role and the kitchen team's structure.
5. Relocation availability and proposed start date.

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Zero Sei Trattoria Luisa catering ltd