Luxury Chef de Rang — Ultra-Exclusive Fine Dining

Belmond; Taormina; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal contract

Corporate welfare

FAST insurance

Tips

Team events

Staff meals

World-class luxury

Training programs

Job summary

Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, in Taormina seeks an elegant Chef de Rang to deliver exceptional, personalized service in an ultra-luxury setting.

You will oversee a restaurant station, present dishes with deep product knowledge, and coordinate timing with the kitchen. Fluent Italian and English are required; a third language is a plus. Benefits include seasonal contracts and Belmond training programs.

Qualifications

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

Fine dining

Wine pairing

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Multilingual: Italian/English

Job description

Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, in Taormina seeks an elegant Chef de Rang to deliver exceptional, personalized service in an ultra-luxury setting.

You will oversee a restaurant station, present dishes with deep product knowledge, and coordinate timing with the kitchen. Fluent Italian and English are required; a third language is a plus. Benefits include seasonal contracts and Belmond training programs.