Chef De Partie

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & laundry service

Staff canteen meals

Shared staff accommodation

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hotel La Palma in Capri, part of Oetker Hotels and partner of Casa Tua, seeks a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will coordinate dish preparation within your section, ensuring high culinary standards and smooth day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate will manage cooks, control ingredient quality, stock, and hygiene, and collaborate with the team to maintain consistency and presentation, even during busy service periods;

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating kitchen sections and guiding junior staff.
• Strong organizational, time-management and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of dishes within your assigned section and ensure high culinary standards.
• Follow directives from Executive Chef and supervise cooks and subordinates.
• Monitor and control quality of ingredients, manage stock and maintain hygiene.
• Structure tasks and workflow with Executive Chef; ensure consistency, presentation and efficiency.
• Support kitchen operations during peak service periods and maintain clear team communication.

Job description

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s first hotel, founded in 1822 and now reimagined as an elegant 50-room luxury property managed by Oetker Hotels, has partnered with Casa Tua since 2026 to create a unique collection of dining experiences: Casa Tua, the signature restaurant; Fuoco by Casa Tua, the rooftop restaurant and bar; and Mare by Casa Tua, the seaside restaurant and beach club.

Casa Tua invites you to join its team and grow within a dynamic and inspiring hospitality environment.

Missions: We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Partie to join our partner company’s Kitchen Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the preparation of dishes within their assigned section, ensuring high culinary standards and smooth day‑to‑day operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to support and guide kitchen staff while maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency.

Profile: In this position, you will organize and coordinate the work of cooks and subordinates in the preparation of dishes within your assigned section, ensure that all directives from the Executive Chef are properly followed, control the quality of food items while selecting ingredients and managing stock, maintain constant cleanliness and hygiene in your department, collaborate with the Executive Chef to structure tasks and workflow, ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes produced, support kitchen operations during busy service periods, maintain effective communication across the team, and comply with all safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.

Benefits: The role offers uniforms and laundry service provided by the company, complimentary staff canteen meals based on the shift schedule, shared staff accommodation, competitive salary package, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.