We are Principe di Salina, a 14-room boutique hotel on the island of Salina, in the Aeolian Islands. For years, our kitchen has been guided successfully by internal family, with a small team executing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now we’re ready for the next step.
We are looking for a Head of Kitchen who wants to take ownership of this part of the business and grow with us.
This is not a classic “big hotel chef” role. We are a small, intimate place with limited covers and a strong sense of home. Our idea of food is:
quality, Mediterranean, seasonal – but always with the warmth of a home kitchen.
We’re looking for someone who reads this and thinks: “This could be my place.”
What you will do
You will be the point person for everything that happens in our kitchen. In practice, you will:

Define the culinary direction together with the management, in line with the identity of Principe di Salina
Organise and oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service
Update and develop menus that feel like “home cooking with quality” – Mediterranean, seasonal, simple but well executed
Bring in and structure additional experiences such as aperitivo, cooking classes and small food events
Lead and coordinate a small team in the kitchen (we can hire additional people to support you)
Manage suppliers and kitchen needs; orders and costs will be handled in collaboration with head of finance / accountant , who will take care of the accounting side
Ensure consistency, quality and attention to dietary needs and allergies
Occasionally interact with guests during cooking classes or special experiences, if this feels natural to you

This role is ideal for someone who prefers a small, flexible kitchen over a large, high-volume operation.
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