Independent Working Chef

Vacancy: Pizzaiolo / Independent Working Chef Pizzaiolo / Independent Working Chef Italian Restaurant - Leiden, The Netherlands Position Pizzaiolo / Independent Working Chef Location Leiden, South Holland (the Netherlands) Employment Full-time / Part-time (32-40 hours) Contract 7-month contract with prospect of permanent employment Salary € 2,900 - € 3,400 gross per month (Dutch hospitality CAO) Start date To be agreed About us We are opening a new authentic Italian/Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Leiden. Not a mass pizzeria, but a place where passion for food, quality ingredients and warm hospitality come first. Think handmade stone-oven pizzas, fresh pasta, Mediterranean antipasti, and great Italian wines. For our kitchen team, we are looking for a Pizzaiolo / Independent Working Chef who wants to grow with us and help build a successful restaurant from day one. What will you do? • Prepare authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes • Make pizzas in our stone oven from start to finish (dough, sauces, toppings) • Prepare fresh pasta and homemade sauces (sugo, pesto, ragù) • Take ownership of your station in the kitchen • Contribute ideas for the menu, seasonal dishes and specials • Maintain HACCP standards and kitchen hygiene • Manage stock and place orders in consultation with the team • Supervise kitchen assistants and interns when needed • Work closely with a small, tight-knit team • Coordinate with front-of-house staff regarding allergies and special requests What we offer • Salary: € 2,900 - € 3,400 gross per month (38 hours, depending on experience) • 8% holiday pay + 25 vacation days (full-time) • Travel allowance (€0.23/km up to 30 km one-way, or public transport reimbursement) • Pension contribution via the Dutch Hospitality Pension Fund • Staff meals + 30% discount on food & drinks • Training budget of €400/year (HACCP, wine courses, culinary trips) • Team events and Christmas gift pa...