Pastry Chef

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is an emblem of Portofino’s allure. Our elevated escape is perched in the protected Portofino hills, overlooking the glittering Gulf of Tigullio and charming Portofino. We are proud of our legendary past and continue to visualise our heritage of the future.

We are looking for a Pastry Chef for the next season (spring/summer 2024) to join our kitchen team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He/She is willing to provide authentic and luxury experiences, demonstrating care, confidence, curiosity and community.

He/She will Report to the Executive Chef.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Create and update a broad range of pastry and dessert, develop new pastry recipes
• Oversee the production of pastries and desserts, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Train and supervise pastry kitchen staff to execute recipes with precision
• Manage inventory and costs control of pastry ingredients, ensuring proper stock levels
• Coordinate with Executive Chef to create and develop new menu ideas
• Implement strategies to minimize food costs while maintaining quality
• Enforce hygiene and safety standards in the pastry kitchen

Requirements

• Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability
• Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player
• Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues
• Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background

Other requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the same role in a fine dining restaurant (Michelin star is a plus)
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Outstanding leadership skills

Benefits

Belmond and you:

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2 Pastry Chef
• Start date: March 2024 to End date: September 2024, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path.
• Salary as by CCNL + increase (Monthly Gross Salary around € 3.300), separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR
• Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus
• Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast
• Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period; staff cantine
• Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages

About Belmond:

• Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties.The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism.
• Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
• Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.