Sous Chef | Season 2026 | Villa Sant'Andrea, a Belmond Hotel

With balconies full of geraniums and subtropical gardens that border an exclusive Sicilian beach – Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel feels like a private home nestled in Taormina Mare. At the acclaimed restaurant, freshly caught fish and decadent desserts are enhanced by stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the heated infinity pool, wellness centre and stylish beach cabanas. 

For the next season, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team. 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: 

• Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen brigade and in creating and preparing menus;  

• Coordinating food production and controlling food quality, taste and presentation of dishes;  

• Ensuring adherence to all health, safety and security procedures;  

• Collaborating with all F&B departments: Restaurant, Banqueting, Room Service, Bar;  

• Compliance with quality and service standards. 

Requirements

• Effective communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability;  

• Strong leadership skills;  

• Global perspective: treat one another with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background;  

• Flexibility regarding hours is essential, including willingness to work weekends, holidays and evenings;  

• Ability to work under pressure;  

• Strong motivation and passion for the job with the ability to adapt to a dynamic and challenging environment;  

• Minimum 3 years experience in the same role in a fine dining restaurant;  

• Fluent in Italian. Basic level of English preferred;  

• Outstanding leadership skills;  

• Flexibility and excellent efficiency in working under pressure. 

Benefits

• raining and development opportunities; 

• Corporate Welfare provided during the opening of the hotel; 

• Meals provided when on-duty; 

• All uniforms and dry-cleaning during the opening of the hotel; 

• Team social events; 

• Accommodation maybe provided upon request; 

• Time off: Enjoy 2 days off per week; 

• 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 is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.   

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality and identity, with a personalised team to match.   

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 an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.