Commis 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, 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 & responsibilities: 

• Assisting section chefs (Chef de Partie) in the preparation of ingredients and dishes. 

• Maintaining cleanliness and order of the workstation and kitchen. 

• Handling and storing food according to HACCP guidelines. 

• Actively collaborating with the team to ensure efficient and high-quality service. 

Requirements

• Effective communication: communicate clearly and in an appropriate manner (both verbally and non-verbally); 
• Emotional intelligence: demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and emotions of guests and colleagues and adjust his/her style to them. Manage own emotions in challenging situations; 
• Adaptability: identify when a different approach is needed and offer solutions. Try and adopt new ways of doing things; 
• Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player.
• Basic knowledge of cooking styles, equipments and raw materials processing techniques; 
• At least 1 year previous professional experience in a similar role in a luxury environment, also with school internships; 
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally.   

Benefits

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 6s,  Commis de Cuisine; 

• Start date: April/May 2026 to End date: November 2026, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path; 

• Monthly gross salary around 1.600€ + separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR; 

• Welfare incentive based on quality goals;   

• Accomodation in double room 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 for 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.  
   

Join us in our journey to redefine the future of luxury, where tradition and innovation meet to create unforgettable moments.