Barman | Season 2024 | Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is an emblem of Taormina's allure. Our elevated escape is perched in the hills of Taormina, overlooking the majestic Etna vulcano and breathtaking view of Naxos Bay. The Timeo Bar is a popular spot for socializing. We are proud of our legendary past and continue to visualise our heritage of the future.

From the Michelin star Restaurant Otto Geleng - one of the most spectacular restaurants in Sicily- to our Timeo Bar and Restaurant located on our famous terrace, culinary excellence is in our DNA.

We are looking for a Barman for the next season 2024 to join our bar team. The ideal candidate is willing to provide authentic, luxury experiences in a world-renowned destination to our guests. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He / she is willing to provide authentic and luxury dining experiences, demonstrating care, confidence, curiosity and community. He/She should have exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills.

He/She reports to Bar Manager

We are looking for genuinely enthusiastic personality, professional & hardworking with the highest standard of presentation and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution-focused. Excellent command of English. Additional languages would be desirable.

Requirements

• Previous hospitality experience within a luxury environment.
• Ability to communicate with guests in the luxury market to meet their individual needs.
• Previous experience in the same position
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fulfill the Bar operations assisting with service, setup, mise en place and cleaning, according to the Belmond policies, high standards and procedures;
• Monitor all aspects of the guests’ experience, from the restaurant layout before their arrival to the experience they receive during the service.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all guests and handle requests and enquiries.

Requirements Competencies required:

• Effective communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Collaboration
• Drive results
• Adaptability
• Global perspective

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Good interpersonal & communication skills;
• Very presentable and well groomed;
• Fluent Italian and good command of English;
• A third language preferred;
• Previous professional experience within the same role in a luxury environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both with guests and colleagues;
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally.
• Immediate availability
• Living in Taormina or nearby

Benefits

Seasonal contract according to Italian law "C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Federalberghi."

Training and development opportunities.

Corporate Welfare provided.

All meals provided

All uniforms and dry-cleaning

Team social events

Complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains,

cruises and safaris and discounted food and beverage

Accommodation maybe provided upon request

Time off: Enjoy 2 days off per week

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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.