Chef de Partie — Sustainable Italian Kitchen in Florence

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

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.