Chef de Partie

The Usual; Firenze; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incl. 13th & 14th month

26 holidays

Pension contribution

New hotel opportunity

Collaborative environment

Colleague get-togethers

Personal coaching

Family discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Usual Florence is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our opening team. Working with the Sous Chef, you will prepare and present dishes, ensure mise en place is ready, and maintain a well-organised kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We expect 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, fluent Italian and basic English, and full-time availability including weekends. This is part of a pioneering project in Florence, with sustainable, guest-focused hospitality.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Own a specific kitchen section and prepare mise en place for service.
• Cook and plate dishes to The Usual's quality standards.
• Monitor stock, rotate inventory, and coordinate with the Sous Chef.
• Ensure cleanliness and food safety across the station.
• Conduct HACCP checks and report issues.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Fluent Italian

Basic English

Job description

Join us as

Chef de Partie

Benvenuti a The Usual, an international and innovative hotel group that is committed to transform the hospitality industry into positive experiences for our guests, colleagues, and local communities. We are bringing travel as a force for good to Florence, with our first The Usual hotel outside the Benelux, planned to open in Q1 2027.

You are responsible to put the dots on the ‘’i’’ while serving our delicious food. Your base is our kitchen, always in touch with fellow employees and hotel guests. Are you the foodie we are looking for?

Be you with us

We believe in a new way of traveling, where all people feel welcome, connected and inspired to live more consciously, without sacrificing style or a great time together. We want to redefine hospitality and encourage conscious travel where sustainable choices are prioritized by offering fun, inclusive and mindful hotel experiences.

Moments from the station and steps from Florence’s most iconic streets, you will find The Usual Florence. A hotel under construction with a focus of design and sustainability, that will offer 80 guests rooms, a lively new concept of wine bar with small Tuscan dishes, a library and amenities including fitness, art space and a lush inner courtyard.

Working at The Usual Florence means being part of a passionate and international team. We encourage our people to take ownership, care for the world and people around them, and stay curious. Join us in challenging the status quo.

The role

As a Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in preparing and presenting the food our guests enjoy every day. Working alongside our Sous Chef, you'll help create memorable dining experiences by ensuring our kitchen, food displays and preparation areas are always well organised, fully stocked and ready for service. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of a specific section (e.g., pasta, cold, or breakfast station, etc), preparing high-quality mise en place and executing dishes independently for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service offerings.
• Execute the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to consistently meet The Usual's quality and plating standards.
• Oversee stock levels, inventory rotation, and deliveries for your assigned section, adhering strictly to food safety and HACCP standards.
• Monitor ingredient consumption, anticipate pars, and communicate ordering or replenishment needs proactively to the Sous Chef.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety across your station, pantry, and active kitchen prep areas.
• Ensure proper sanitation of equipment, utensils, and workstations before, during, and after service to maintain a seamless operation.
• Conduct and document mandatory HACCP checks, promptly reporting any equipment issues, food safety concerns, or workflow optimizations.
• Foster teamwork across the kitchen brigade to ensure an efficient, high-performing service and exceptional guest experience.

What you'll bring to the table

We're looking for someone who has a genuine passion for food and hospitality. You enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in preparing and presenting quality food. You understand that great guest experiences start behind the scenes. You're organised and proactive. Next to this, the following requirements apply:

• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, or a genuine passion for cooking and food.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• You have an eye for detail and take pride in keeping your work area clean, organised and well stocked.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen environment.
• Fluent in Italian and able to communicate in basic English.
• Available to work full-time with a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• You have a heart for sustainability and enjoy contributing to reducing food waste and making conscious choices.
• You are legally allowed to work in Italy.

What's in it for you?

• An annual salary of 25,500 EUR (includes 13th & 14th month).
• 26 holidays to relax and unwind throughout the year.
• Pension contribution to take care of your old days.
• The unique opportunity to join a new hotel and set the foundations for our beautiful new location.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Do you like your colleagues? Join us for get-togethers with food and beverages to strengthen those connections.
• Personal coaching based on (y)our goals, development and ambition.
• Discount for you and family while enjoying time off (relax, eat, sleep, meet, and play) in our hotels.
• Extra time off to volunteer with our charities.

How we work

The anticipated start date for this role is mid-February 2027 at the earliest.

Contact information

Do you have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we can’t wait to meet you! You can reach out to our People & Culture department on [e-mail]