Head Chef

Pepe Nero, an Italian comfort food restaurant in Leuven is looking for a 

Chef 

You are passionate about Italian cuisine. You make it your mission to surprise people with your dishes. You like to share that passion with others. Leading people in a positive and forward-looking manner is a good thing. You love to roll up your sleeves and provide a great culinary experience. You have already built up experience in a similar position. It's in your blood: a kitchen running at full capacity brings out the best in you.

You speak fluent English. Dutch and French helps, as does a little Italian. Also for this hands-on position, we appreciate creativity, an inquisitive mind and an insatiable drive to do better. A healthy dose of humor also works, of course. 

Long story short: people love to work with you and for you. 

We also appreciate creativity, an inquisitive mind and an insatiable drive to do better for this hands-on position. 

Who are you?

• You have completed a cooking course or equivalent through experience 
• You have experience in a similar position 
• You have experience in managing staff You have a passion for Italian cuisine 
• You have a valid EU passport and/or work permit 
  
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• You mainly work in evening shifts. Occasionally you also work during the lunch shift.
  

What do we offer you? 

Besides the fact that you will join a dynamic team, we also offer: 

• A full-time contract (38 hours) and 2 consecutive days off 
• A competitive salary 
• Meal vouchers after 6 months 
• A fun and challenging working environment 
• The opportunity to be part of a growing organization

Who are we?

PepeNero is an Italian inspired restaurant brand. It was founded in 2020 by two young entrepreneurs with a shared dream and passion for great food. Like all Italians, la famiglia means everything to us. Warmth and a sense of family are therefore the core of our culture. Great customer service, fantastic dishes and good vibes are our business.

Our international team is vibrant. Together we work hard to make our shared Horeca dream at various locations a success. The dreamers that we are, of course, this is just the beginning. We have big plans and room to grow and you can be part of that!