Chef de Cuisine, Season 2026 - Splendido, A Belmond Hotel

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. From La Terrazza - one of the most spectacular restaurants in Italy - to our Pool Grill Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, culinary excellence is in our DNA.  

For the next season 2026, we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join the team at our refined La Terrazza Restaurant and at the Pool Grill Restaurant. 

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. 

He/she should have exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills. The primary objective is to provide a friendly, attentive, and timely service and to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.  

He/She reports to Executive Chef. 

Main Duties & Responsabilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and inventory management.
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, adhering to Belmond's high standards.
• Mentor, train, and motivate the culinary team to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain strict control over food costs, waste, and kitchen efficiency.
• Uphold impeccable standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu creation, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients.
• Drive innovation in culinary techniques and dish development.
• Implement and promote sustainable sourcing practices within the kitchen.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of proven, progressive experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef within prestigious luxury hotel environments or Michelin-starred/fine dining establishments. 
• Exceptional culinary artistry and a profound understanding of authentic Italian, modern European fine dining, regional specialties], coupled with a mastery of classic and contemporary cooking techniques 
• Impeccable organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring flawless execution from mise en place to plate presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with both front-of-house teams and purveyors.
• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding luxury environment, maintaining composure and delivering excellence consistently.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, constantly seeking new techniques, ingredients, and culinary trends to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
• A valid driver's license is required

Benefits

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Chef de Cuisine;  
• Start date: April  2026 to End date: November 2026, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path;  
• Salary as by CCNL + increase based on seniorirty and skill level (superminimo), separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR;  
• Welfare incentive based on quality goals;  
• Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast;  
• 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.