Luxury Train Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Fine Dining

Belmond Ltd.; Venezia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Learning platforms access

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Complimentary stays subject to avail.

Job summary

Belmond Ltd. in Venice is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen brigade aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

You will support the Executive Chef in delivering world-class dining experiences across luxurious train journeys, maintaining exceptional quality, presentation, and consistency. You will oversee operations, mentor chefs, ensure HACCP compliance, manage stock and costs, and collaborate with restaurant and service teams to adapt menus to guest preferences and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hospitality setting (hotel, fine dining, luxury train) is required.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing and developing kitchen teams.
• Extensive knowledge of high-end cuisine, food preparation, presentation, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and maintain exceptional culinary and service standards.
• Supervise the kitchen brigade, including Chef de Parties and Kitchen Stewards, ensuring smooth operations.
• Coordinate meal preparation across kitchen sections to meet guest expectations and train schedules.
• Plan and manage mise en place, ingredients, equipment, and supplies for each journey.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Oversee inventory, stock control, and ordering while minimising waste and costs.
• Lead, coach, and mentor kitchen team members and support their development.
• Train new joiners on procedures, safety standards, and luxury train service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Staff development

HACCP knowledge

Stock management

Cost control

Communication

Mentoring

English fluency

Travel flexibility

Job description

Belmond Ltd. in Venice is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen brigade aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

You will support the Executive Chef in delivering world-class dining experiences across luxurious train journeys, maintaining exceptional quality, presentation, and consistency. You will oversee operations, mentor chefs, ensure HACCP compliance, manage stock and costs, and collaborate with restaurant and service teams to adapt menus to guest preferences and