Luxury Demi Chef de Partie – Fine Dining Aboard a Train

Belmond Ltd.; Venezia; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discovering Belmond program

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Belmond's Venice Simplon Orient-Express is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join a luxury culinary team aboard one of the world’s iconic trains. You will support senior chefs, help maintain exceptional dining quality, presentation, and safety across service, and contribute to memorable guest experiences throughout journeys.

This role offers exposure to an international crew and guests across Europe, with opportunities to showcase culinary excellence in a premier luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in luxury settings such as hotels, restaurants, cruises, or premium hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of fine dining methods, food preparation, and menu execution.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-standard culinary operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ability to work well in multicultural and international teams.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and work varied schedules, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs in daily food preparation, production, and recipe execution.
• Produce all necessary food for service operations as instructed by senior chefs.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and prepped.
• Monitor stock levels and inform chefs of replenishment needs.
• Maintain quality from portioning to freshness of products.

Skills

Fine dining techniques

Culinary excellence

Multicultural teamwork

English fluency

Time management

Food safety

Menu execution

Job description

Belmond's Venice Simplon Orient-Express is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join a luxury culinary team aboard one of the world’s iconic trains. You will support senior chefs, help maintain exceptional dining quality, presentation, and safety across service, and contribute to memorable guest experiences throughout journeys.

This role offers exposure to an international crew and guests across Europe, with opportunities to showcase culinary excellence in a premier luxury setting.