Commis de Partie

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Firenze; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a passionate Commis de Partie to join our culinary team. You will assist in preparing high-quality dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring consistency with our luxury standards.

Ideal candidates have prior culinary experience, solid knife skills, and a good grasp of food safety. The role requires Italian fluency; English is an advantage. This is a full-time position in Florence with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
• Proficient knife skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Fluency in Italian, both written and spoken; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen stations for service.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels, and proper storage procedures.
• Minimize food waste and support cost-control initiatives.
• Assist with food preparation and cleaning across kitchen areas as needed.

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden - a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees - or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is looking for a passionate Commis de Partie to join our culinary team. In this role, you will help create exceptional dining experiences by preparing high-quality dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while upholding the highest standards of excellence that define Four Seasons.

What you will do

• Prepare and present high-quality food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen stations, ensuring readiness for service.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels, and proper storage procedures, including rotation and labeling.
• Minimize food waste and support cost-control initiatives.
• Assist with food preparation, kitchen setup, and cleaning activities across different kitchen areas as needed.

What you bring

• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
• Proficient knife skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Fluency in Italian, both written and spoken. English proficiency is considered an advantage.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

This is a full-time, fixed-term position requiring flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

The position is at the D1 level of the Tourism Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL), with a starting gross annual salary aligned with the contract’s minimum standards and opportunities for growth based on experience