Pastry Chef de Partie — Luxury Hotel, Seasonal

Belmond Ltd.; Portofino; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Breakfast included

Bus ticket

Staff cantine

Belmond staff benefits

Job summary

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, Italy, seeks a Chef de Partie Pastry to craft exquisite desserts and lead pastry operations under the Pastry Chef. You will create innovative desserts, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to delight guests.

The ideal candidate has a formal pastry qualification, at least 3 years in luxury hospitality, Italian fluency, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• A formal culinary qualification in pastry arts and extensive practical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant pastry kitchen; mastery of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, including chocolate work, sugar craft, and plated desserts.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for creating memorable culinary experiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Italian is required; excellent command of English is a significant advantage.
• HACCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute a wide array of exquisite desserts, cakes, pastries, chocolates, and other sweet items, ensuring the highest standards of taste, texture, and visual presentation.
• Develop new recipes and innovative dessert concepts in collaboration with the Pastry Chef, aligning with seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, organization, and hygiene in the pastry section, strictly adhering to HACCP regulations and health & safety guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation of all pastry ingredients.
• Ensure smooth communication and collaboration with other kitchen sections and front-of-house teams to facilitate seamless service.
• Conduct daily quality checks to guarantee consistency and excellence in all finished products.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Italian language

English advantage

Strong chocolate work

Education

Diploma in pastry arts

Job description

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, Italy, seeks a Chef de Partie Pastry to craft exquisite desserts and lead pastry operations under the Pastry Chef. You will create innovative desserts, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to delight guests.

The ideal candidate has a formal pastry qualification, at least 3 years in luxury hospitality, Italian fluency, and strong organizational skills.