Pizzaiolo/a Season 2026 Villa San Michele, Belmond Hotel

For the next season, we are looking for a Pizzaiolo/a to join the team at our Pool Grill Restaurant team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges.

He/she should have exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills. The primary objective is to provide a friendly, attentive, and timely service and to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.

He/She reports to Executive Chef.

Main Duties & Responsabilities

• Preparation of high-quality pizza dough, understanding different fermentation processes and ingredients.
• Selection and preparation of fresh, premium-quality ingredients and toppings.
• Expert handling of traditional pizza ovens, ensuring perfect cooking consistency and crust.
• Crafting a variety of classic and innovative pizzas, tailored to a luxury clientele.
• Maintaining impeccable hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) in your workstation.
• Collaborating effectively with the culinary team to ensure seamless service flow.
• Contributing to menu development with creative pizza concepts, in line with hotel standards.
• Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient pizza station at all times.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• A range of 3 -5 years of experience as a Pizzaiolo, preferably in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants;
• Demonstrable expertise in traditional Italian pizza making, with a keen eye for detail and presentation;
• A deep understanding of premium ingredients and their seasonality;
• Ability to maintain exceptional quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously within a diverse team;
• A range of 3 -5 years of experience as a Pizzaiolo, preferably in a luxury hospitality setting;
• HACCP certification;
• A professional demeanor, passion for hospitality, and a commitment to guest satisfaction;
• Proficiency in Italian is required; English language skills are a significant advantage

Benefits

Seasonal contract (National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Tourism - Federalberghi); • Company Welfare; • Performance bonus upon reaching qualitative targets set for the hotel; • Life insurance; • Extensive training program, both in-person and through an online platform and app; • Participation in Belmond programs dedicated to its staff, such as Belmond Discovering, which offers F&B discounts and complimentary stays at other properties within the group upon reaching a minimum tenure.

Who we are

Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, is a magnificent Renaissance masterpiece overlooking Florence. With unparalleled views, terraced gardens, and a facade designed by the School of Michelangelo, it is a work of art both inside and out. An ideal retreat after a busy day exploring the Renaissance capital and its Tuscan surroundings, the Villa is also the perfect setting for unforgettable events, offering sumptuous rooms and refined creative cuisine at La Loggia.

Villa San Michele is proudly part of the LVMH group and the Belmond collection, a global network of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises, all dedicated to offering exceptional experiences worldwide. Joining one of our properties means becoming part of a large international family, made up of places rich in history and breathtaking destinations, where people are at the heart of the Belmond experience.

This is your moment. Apply today!