Chef de partie, Season 2026 - Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel Portofino

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of the 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.

For the next season, we are looking for a Chef de partie to join our 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.

He/she will report to the Executive Chef.

Main duties & responsibilities: 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 4,  Chef de Partie; 

• Start date: March 2026 to End date: January 2027, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path; 

• Monthly gross salary around 2.300€+ separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR; 

• Welfare incentive based on quality goals;   

• Accomodation in double room our staff house including breakfast; 

• Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period;  

• Staff cantine; 

• 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 for 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.  
   

Join us in our journey to redefine the future of luxury, where tradition and innovation meet to create unforgettable moments.