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.
We are looking for a Sous Chef for the next season (summer 2024) 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 Sous Chef.
Main duties & responsibilities:
1. Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen brigade and in creating and preparing menus
2. Coordinating food production and controlling food quality, taste and presentation of dishes
3. Ensuring adherence to all health, safety and security procedures
4. Collaborating with all F&B departments: Restaurant, Banqueting, Room Service, Bar Compliance with quality and service standards
Requirements
Competencies required:
5. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability
6. Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player
7. Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues
8. Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background
Other requirements
9. Minimum 3 years experience in the same role in a fine dining restaurant (Michelin star is a plus)
10. Fluent in English and Italian
11. Outstanding leadership skills
12. Flexibility and excellent efficiency in working under pressure
Benefits
Belmond and you:
13. We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Sous Chef
14. Start date: June 2024 to End date: January 2025, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path.
15. Salary as by CCNL + increase based on seniorirty and skill level, separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR
16. Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus
17. Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast
18. Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period; staff cantine
19. 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
20. About Belmond:
21. Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976.Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with46remarkable 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.
22. Belmond is part of the worlds leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
23. Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.