Gucci Head Chef

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
€28,000–30,000/year
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

About Gucci

Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.

Gucci Giardino, Florence | Head Chef | Luxury culinary leadership for iconic hospitality venue

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee optimal and timely delivery of food preparation with meticulous attention to detail
  • Supervise and coordinate preparation and cooking operations, delegating tasks to kitchen commis and culinary staff
  • Direct preparation methods for cooked and raw foods, including cutting, filleting, marinating, and specialized cooking techniques
  • Ensure synchronization and operational efficiency across all kitchen stations
  • Manage food orders, inventory control, and pantry supply logistics
  • Verify mise en place standards for all courses and service sequences

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in tourism and hospitality kitchen operations
  • Fluent in English or Italian
  • Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food safety regulations
  • Proficiency with kitchen machinery and food preservation techniques
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational capabilities

Skills

Kitchen machinery operation Food preservation techniques Mise en place management Kitchen staff coordination Food safety and hygiene protocols Inventory management Culinary technique and execution

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in tourism and hospitality industry within kitchen operations, with demonstrated proficiency in managing culinary teams and maintaining excellence in food preparation and service standards.

Education

Formal culinary training or equivalent professional certification in culinary arts is expected.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 30,000 per annum.

Benefits

Ticket Restaurant vouchers valued at €5.29 per day; employment governed by CCNL (National Collective Bargaining Agreement) for tourism and hospitality sector.

Culture

Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Gucci

Gucci Head Chef

Florence, Italy

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