Elegant Chef de Rang — Luxury Dining in Taormina

Belmond Ltd.; Taormina; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal contract

Meals provided in staff canteen

FAST insurance provided

Corporate welfare

Team social events

Job summary

Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, is seeking an elegant Chef de Rang to deliver exceptional, personalised service in an ultra-luxury setting. You will oversee a station, present food and wine with storytelling, coordinate service with the kitchen, anticipate guest needs, and mentor junior staff while upholding Belmond standards.

Fluency in Italian and English is required, and a third language is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef de Rang in fine-dining restaurants or 5-star luxury hotels.
• Solid knowledge of food, wine pairing, and beverage service etiquette.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills.
• High emotional intelligence, elegance, and dynamic guest-facing attitude.
• Fluency in Italian and English; a third language is considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a specific station in the restaurant, ensuring flawless table service and an unforgettable dining experience.
• Present food and beverage offerings with deep product knowledge, storytelling, and tailored recommendations.
• Coordinate service timing with the kitchen brigade and Commis de Rang to maintain smooth service flow.
• Anticipate guest needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions, handling special requests with discretion and warmth.
• Ensure station setup, side-stand organization, and compliance with Belmond's service standards.
• Support the training and development of junior service staff (Commis de Rang).

Skills

Italian language

English language

Storytelling

Guest service

Tools

None

Job description

Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, is seeking an elegant Chef de Rang to deliver exceptional, personalised service in an ultra-luxury setting. You will oversee a station, present food and wine with storytelling, coordinate service with the kitchen, anticipate guest needs, and mentor junior staff while upholding Belmond standards.

Fluency in Italian and English is required, and a third language is a strong plus.