Chef de partie Baker Season 2025 - Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel Portofino

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of Portofino. Its celebrated restaurant, DaV Mare, embodies all the pleasures of piazzetta living through refined cuisine, curated in partnership with the 3-Michelin-star Cerea family. Awash with nautical spirit, our gem on the Italian Riviera celebrates the art of Ligurian living in its purest form.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie Baker for season 2025 to join our Kitchen team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He/She is willing to provide authentic and luxury experiences, demonstrating care, confidence, curiosity, and community.

Reports to Executive Chef.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Preparation: follow the entire production line of leavened, puffed, and non-leavened products, follow the production of bakery products.
• Maintain safety, health, and hygiene standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Control incoming goods and store them in perfect conditions.
• Monitor waste control.
• Perform all duties assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Support the pastry team.

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of cooking styles, equipment, and raw materials processing techniques.
• At least 3 years of previous professional experience within the same role.
• 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:

• We offer a seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 4, Chef de Partie.
• Start date: March 2025 to End date: January 2026, with the aim of continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path.
• Monthly gross salary around €2,400 separate payslip for 13°, 14° and TFR.
• Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus.
• Accommodation in our staff house including breakfast.
• Bus ticket as a benefit for the contract period, staff canteen.
• 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 has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties. 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 part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
• Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Location: Italy, Portofino

Department: Food & Beverage

Experience: Mid-Senior level