Commis de Pastry, Season 2026 - Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel Portofino

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of the Portofino. Its celebrated restaurant, DaV Mare, embodies all the pleasures of piazzetta living through refined cuisine, curated in partnership with the 3-Michelin-star Cerea family. Awash with nautical spirit, our gem on the Italian Riviera celebrates the art of Ligurian living in its purest form. 

We are looking for a Commis de Pastry to join our DaV Restaurant 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 reports a Executive Chef. 

Main Duties & Responsabilities:

·         Assist the Chef de Pâtisserie and their team in the preparation of a wide range of pastry, dessert, and bakery items, following established recipes and standards.

·         Prepare necessary ingredients (weighing, cutting, mixing) and equipment for various productions.

·         Perform basic tasks such as simple decorating, glazing, and assembling desserts.

·         Actively collaborate with the rest of the pastry and kitchen team to ensure an efficient workflow.

·         Maintain constant attention to detail and quality at every stage of the process.

Requirements

·         Culinary school diploma or professional pastry certificate.

·         Previous experience, even brief, in a professional kitchen or high-end pastry shop is a plus.

·         Strong passion for pastry and a desire to learn and grow professionally.

·         Reliability, precision, and attention to detail.

·         Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.

·         Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

·         Basic knowledge of HACCP regulations.

·         Good knowledge of Italian; knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

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

·         Start date: March 2026 to End date: December 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, separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR; 

·         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 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.  
  

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