Gelatiere, 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.

For the next season, we are looking for a Gelatiere to join our Gelateria San Giorgio.

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

He/she will report to theF&B Manager.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Knowledge of all the equipment/machines of the laboratory
• Organizational skills in production department
• Preparation of mixtures
• Ensure compliance with quality and quantity standards
• Supervision of periodic maintenance of machinery
• Ability to manage orders Production programmation
• Conservation of raw materials and finished products
• Formulation of basic recipes
• Attitude to work in a team and problem solving skills
• Cleaning, disinfection of machinery, their parts, equipment in general and the laborator

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in an artisanal ice cream shop of high quality and service standards
• Ensure a high level quality standard in line with company standards
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally
• Correct and complete knowledge of specific production techniques
• Knowledge of the correct operation and maintenance of production machines
• Knowledge of the laws on the handling and production of food products, with particular attention to those concerning the healthiness of the products (bacterial loads, pathogens, etc.) HACCP certification
  

Benefits

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 3,  Gelatiere; 

• Start date: March 2026 to End date: January 2027, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path; 

• Monthly gross salary around 2.100€+ separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR; 

• Welfare incentive based on quality goals;   

• 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 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.