Demi Chef de Partie – Luxury Train Fine Dining

Belmond Ltd.; Town of Venice (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discovering Belmond program

Health and life insurance

Learning platforms access

Train/cruise/safari discounts

Job summary

Belmond Ltd. seeks a Demi Chef de Partie aboard the Venice Simplon Orient-Express, delivering world-class dining on one of the globe's most iconic luxury trains.

You will support senior chefs, maintain high standards of preparation, presentation, and food safety while working in an international, luxury hospitality environment. The role requires strong organizational skills, English fluency, and willingness to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, fine dining, luxury cruises, or premium hospitality environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations.

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 the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs, or Executive Sous Chef.
• Keep allocated workstation and equipment clean, organized, and prepped.
• Assist in monitoring stock levels and inform the Chef de Partie of replenishment needs.
• Maintain quality and control from portioning to freshness of products.
• Assess ingredients for freshness and suitability and report substandard items to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Ensure production, preparation and presentation meet established quality standards.
• Guide and support kitchen steward as required and maintain knowledge of menu items and recipes.
• Complete required food safety checks (temperature, cooling, reheating) and report deviations.
• Ensure correct handling, dating, storage and FIFO/FEFO procedures.
• Operate and maintain department equipment, report malfunctions.
• Communicate clearly with team across shifts.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Multicultural teams

Job description

Belmond Ltd. seeks a Demi Chef de Partie aboard the Venice Simplon Orient-Express, delivering world-class dining on one of the globe's most iconic luxury trains.

You will support senior chefs, maintain high standards of preparation, presentation, and food safety while working in an international, luxury hospitality environment. The role requires strong organizational skills, English fluency, and willingness to travel across Europe.