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.
From La Terrazza - one of the most spectacular restaurants in Italy - to our new Pool Grill Restaurant, culinary excellence is in our DNA.
For our kitchen team, we are looking for a Commis de Cuisine for the next season (spring/summer 2025).
He/She will work with professionals in the sector, in medium - large teams, with products and raw materials of excellent quality.
Reports to Chef de Partie.
**Main duties & responsibilities**:
- Support the meal preparation: cooking and preparing food for each service.
- Maintain safety, health and hygiene standards in all areas of the kitchen.
**Requirements**:
- At least 1 year previous professional experience in a similar role in a luxury environment, also with school internships
- Basic knowledge of cooking styles, equipments and raw materials processing techniques
- Culinary degree
- Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally
**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
- HACCP certification
**Benefits**
**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.
**Belmond and you**:
- We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L.
Settore Turismo - Level 5, Commis de Cuisine
- Start date: May 2025 to End date: October 2025, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path.
- Monthly gross salary around € 1.500, separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR
- Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus
- Accomodation in 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
**Location**:
- Italy, Portofino
Department:
- Food & Beverage
**Experience**:
- Entry level