Golden Wave Culinary Recruitment · Caserta, Italy
Pizzaiolo &
Chef Pasta
TRAINING STAGE 2027
Six days of intensive professional culinary training in Caserta.
Greece · Spain · Italy — Luxury resort placements, from €1,800 / month.
Event Details
Italy
Show Cooking Pasta Chef
+ accommodation
Greece · Spain · Italy
The Stage
Six Days of Culinary
Excellence
The Golden Wave Culinary Training Stage is a six-day intensive programme designed for professional pizzaiolos and show cooking pasta chefs who want to work in luxury hotel resorts during the Summer 2027 season.
Held in Caserta, Italy, the stage combines hands-on culinary workshops, hotel kitchen standards training and direct meetings with resort recruiters. Participants who pass the final assessment are offered placement contracts with Golden Wave partner hotels across Greece, Spain and Italy.
Compensation
What You Will Earn
Competitive monthly salaries for luxury resort positions. Accommodation and meals included in most contracts.
Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolos working in international luxury resorts command highly competitive salaries. The exact package depends on experience, destination and resort category.
Show Cooking Pasta Chef
Show Cooking Pasta Chefs perform live pasta preparation in full view of hotel guests. A premium role combining culinary expertise with entertainment, highly valued by luxury resorts.
5 – 10 April 2027
The Six-Day Programme
From foundational techniques to live hotel service simulation — a complete professional journey in six structured days.
Welcome & Foundations
- Welcome by the Golden Wave team and introduction to partner resorts
- Overview of the culinary role in a 4/5-star hotel environment
- Introduction to international kitchen standards and workflow
- Pizzaiolo track: dough preparation, hydration ratios and fermentation basics
- Chef Pasta track: fresh pasta production — sfoglia, shapes and textures
- Food safety and HACCP principles for international hotel kitchens
- Individual skills assessment — baseline evaluation
Technique Mastery
- Pizzaiolo: advanced dough techniques — Neapolitan, Roman and teglia styles
- Chef Pasta: classic Italian sauces and regional pairings for resort menus
- Oven management and temperature control for high-volume production
- Speed and consistency workshop — resorts serve hundreds of covers per service
- Ingredient sourcing and quality control in a hotel supply chain
- Mise en place and station setup standards for luxury kitchens
- End-of-day review with master chef instructors
Show Cooking & Guest Experience
- Introduction to show cooking performance — presence, narrative and technique
- Live pasta preparation in front of a live audience simulation
- Guest interaction skills — how to engage international guests at the counter
- Pizzaiolo: open kitchen presentation and visual storytelling with dough
- Menu design workshop — creating resort-specific specials and seasonal variations
- Photography and presentation standards for luxury resort plating
- Individual performance review
Hotel Kitchen Simulation
- Full resort dinner service simulation — live buffet and à la carte stations
- Working alongside the F&B team under real service pressure
- Communication with waitstaff, kitchen team and resort management
- Handling dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free adaptations
- Cross-cultural cuisine awareness for international guest demographics
- Waste management and sustainability standards in luxury hospitality
- Debrief session with senior hotel chef instructors
Advanced Preparation
- Pizzaiolo: specialty pizzas for luxury resort menus — gourmet toppings and signatures
- Chef Pasta: stuffed pasta workshop — tortellini, ravioli and creative fillings
- Large-volume production techniques for buffet service
- Full practical exam preparation — simulation of final assessment conditions
- One-to-one coaching sessions with master instructors
- Golden Wave recruiter presentations — available resorts for Summer 2027
- Q&A session with chefs currently working in partner resorts
Assessment & Placement
- Final practical exam — full service performance before the selection panel
- Blind tasting and quality assessment by master chef jury
- Show cooking presentation to the Golden Wave recruitment panel
- Individual interviews with Golden Wave resort recruiters
- Placement offers for selected candidates — Summer 2027 contracts
- Contract briefing — destination, salary, accommodation and start dates
- Closing ceremony and networking dinner with instructors and recruiters
The Culinary Faculty
Who Leads the Stage
Master chefs and hospitality professionals with years of experience in international luxury resort kitchens.
Pizzaiolo Masters
Master Pizzaiolos
Certified master pizzaiolos with experience in Neapolitan, Roman and contemporary styles. They lead all dough, oven and technique workshops across the six days.
Show Cooking
Pasta Chef Instructors
Show cooking pasta specialists who have worked in 4 and 5-star resorts across the Mediterranean. They guide participants through live preparation, performance and guest engagement.
Hotel Professionals
Resort F&B Directors
Active Food & Beverage Directors from Golden Wave partner resorts. Present during the final two days to assess candidates and issue direct placement offers for Summer 2027.
Recruitment
Golden Wave Recruiters
The Golden Wave HR team, with over 20 years of international hospitality placement experience. They match each candidate's profile with the most suitable resort destination and contract.
Who Can Apply
Participation Requirements
The stage is open to both experienced culinary professionals and motivated candidates looking to launch their international career.
Culinary Background
A background in pizza-making or pasta preparation is strongly recommended. However, candidates with genuine passion and basic culinary skills are also welcome to apply.
Basic English
A basic level of English (A2 or above) is required to communicate with international guests and resort management. No advanced level is necessary for culinary roles.
Age 18 – 45
The programme is open to candidates aged 18 to 45. Both young professionals starting out and experienced chefs seeking international opportunities are welcome.
Physical Stamina
Working in a busy resort kitchen requires long shifts on your feet, high-volume service and physical endurance. Participants must be fit and ready for an intensive six-day programme.
HACCP Awareness
Basic awareness of food safety and hygiene standards is an advantage. HACCP guidance is provided during the stage itself — no prior certification is required to apply.
Seasonal Availability
Candidates must be available for the full Summer 2027 season (April – October). Contracts include board and lodging within the resort — no additional accommodation costs.
Where You Will Work
Resort Destinations Summer 2027
Stage Registration
Reserve Your
Spot Now
Complete the form to register for the Pizzaiolo & Chef Pasta Training Stage — Caserta, April 5-10 2027.
Places are strictly limited. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours.