Chef de Partie - on board

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our esteemed kitchen team aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express luxury train. Working under the guidance of our Michelin-starred chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own section within the kitchen and will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence while delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

• Section Management: Oversee and manage a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., fish, meat, pastry, sauces) and ensure the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to the highest quality in a unique and dynamic train environment.
• Food Preparation: Execute precise and consistent food preparation, cooking, and plating according to the menu specifications and standards set by the Head Chef, adapting to the challenges of a mobile kitchen.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in accordance with health regulations and our kitchen's stringent policies, considering the specific constraints of a train setting.
• Inventory and Supplies: Assist in managing inventory, ensuring the section is stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies, and coordinate with the kitchen team to place orders as needed, considering the logistical aspects of a moving train.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to commis chefs and apprentices in your section, fostering a strong team spirit in a confined working space.
• Quality Control: Monitor and ensure the quality of dishes leaving your section, making adjustments to maintain the highest culinary standards.
• Grooming: Observe and monitor your kitchen staff’s personal hygiene (e.g., keep your fingernails short and clean, keep your hair and beards neat and tidy, wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, work on a clean surface, etc.).

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie (at least 3 years) in a high-end, fine dining environment, preferably within a Michelin-starred restaurant. Experience in a mobile kitchen or unique dining setting is a plus.
• Culinary Education: Formal culinary training or relevant certification.
• Culinary Expertise: Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

• Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality dishes.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team and other staff.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the unique challenges of cooking in a moving train environment.
• Passion for Excellence: A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations.

• Proficiency in English as well as Italian
• Right to live and work in Italy without VISA sponsorship