Job Description

With balconies full of geraniums and subtropical gardens that border an exclusive Sicilian beach – Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel feels like a private home nestled in Taormina Mare. At the acclaimed restaurant, freshly caught fish and decadent desserts are enhanced by stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the heated infinity pool, wellness centre and stylish beach cabanas.

For the next season, we are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the 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:

• Meal preparation: cooking and preparing food for each service;

• Maintain safety, health and hygiene standards in all areas of the kitchen;

• Controls incoming goods and stores them in perfect conditions;

• Monitors portion and waste control;

• Performs all duties assigned by the Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef;

• Coordinate and monitor all Demi and Commis de partie assigned to him/her.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of cooking styles, equipments and raw materials processing techniques;

• At least 3 years of previous professional experience within the same role in a luxury environment;

• Tourism or Hospitality degree preferred;

• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally.

• Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability;

• Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player;

• Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues;

• Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background;

• HACCP certification.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities;

• Corporate Welfare provided during the opening of the hotel;

• Meals provided when on-duty;

• All uniforms and dry-cleaning during the opening of the hotel;

• Team social events;

• Accommodation maybe provided upon request;

• Time off: Enjoy 2 days off per week;

• Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages.

ABOUT BELMOND

Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. 

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality and identity, with a personalised team to match. 

The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism.  

Belmond is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.