Chef de Partie - Seasonal | Talent Day November 13

Auberge Collection; Firenze; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence, Italy, is seeking a Culinary Artisan for a seasonal, full-time role. You will join a world-class kitchen, crafting extraordinary dining experiences and contributing to diverse outlets across the property.

The role emphasizes culinary artistry, collaboration, menu development, and event support, with a focus on precision, creativity, and exceptional presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Strong focus on precision, detail, and consistency in plate presentation.
• Creativity and passion for developing innovative culinary experiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across all kitchen positions to ensure consistency in prep and presentation.
• Mentor teammates and support daily prep and technique guidance.
• Assist with executing specialty dinners, private events, and functions.
• Collaborate with the Chef on daily features and menu development.
• Assist with food requisitions and stock management under guidance.

Skills

Precision

Attention to detail

Creativity

Teamwork

Cooking techniques

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Type: Seasonal
• Compensation: up to EUR 28,000 - yearly

Company Description

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.
For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

At Auberge Collection, we celebrate the art of cuisine and the passion of those who create it. As a Culinary Artisan, you will bring creativity, precision, and dedication to the kitchen brigade, helping to craft extraordinary dining experiences that delight and inspire our guests. Your role is central to delivering the unforgettable flavors that define our hospitality.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done! Within the Auberge family, our people always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their team members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

Culinary Excellence & Versatility

Work across all kitchen positions, adapting to business demands and ensuring consistency in preparation and presentation.

Assist fellow team members with mentorship, daily preparations, and technique guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Special Functions & Events

Support the Chef in executing specialty dinners, private events, and functions with minimal supervision.

Contribute creativity and expertise to elevate unique dining experiences.

Menu Development

Collaborate with the Chef to develop daily features and special menus, ensuring alignment with the cuisine theme of the outlets.

Propose innovative ideas that enhance the culinary identity of the property.

Operational Support

Assist with food requisitions and ordering under the Chef’s guidance, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in stock management.

This role is an invitation to express your culinary artistry. As a Culinary Artisan, you will shape moments of gastronomic excellence that leave a lasting impression on every guest.

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role.

Strong focus on precision, detail, and consistency in plate presentation and overall dish quality.

Creativity and passion for developing innovative culinary experiences.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment.

Employment Type: Seasonal; Full-time

Salary Range: € 28.000 gross per year / 14 months

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.