Chef de Partie Pastry Season 2025 - Splendido, a Belmond Hotel

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is an emblem of Portofino’s allure. Our elevated escape is perched in the protected Portofino hills, overlooking the glittering Gulf of Tigullio and charming Portofino. We are proud of our legendary past and continue to visualise our heritage of the future.

Become part of a caring team of professionals striving for excellence. At Belmond we look for effortlessly engaging characters, whose personality, humour and charm shine through, creating a culture for unscripted and instinctive service and genuine human connection.

For the next season, we are looking for a Chef de Partie Pastry to join the team at our refined Ristorante La Terrazza or at the new Pool Grill being relaunched next year.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He/she should have exemplary customer service skills.

He/she reports to the Pastry Chef.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Preparing specific food items such as pastries, chocolates, etc.
• Following directions provided by the Pastry Chef
• Collaborating with the rest of the Kitchen team to ensure high-quality food
• Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary
• Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station
• Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position within a luxury restaurant
• Basic knowledge of cooking styles, equipment and raw materials processing techniques
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally
• Good communication skills

Other Requirements:

• Effective communication: communicate clearly and in an appropriate manner (both verbally and non-verbally)
• Emotional intelligence: demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and emotions of guests and colleagues and adjust his/her style to them. Manage own emotions in challenging situations
• Adaptability: identify when a different approach is needed and offer solutions. Try and adopt new ways of doing things
• Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player. Share information and skills and actively seek and provide feedback

Benefits:

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 4, Chef de Partie Pastry
• Start date: April 2025 to End date: November 2025, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path
• Monthly gross salary around € 2.250, 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 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: Other

Experience: Associate