Head Chef - Hotel Cipriani, Venice
Belmond, Italy

Hotel Cipriani in Venice, is one of the most iconic hotels in the world.

Become part of a caring team of professionals striving for excellence. At Belmond we look for effortlessly engaging characters, whose personality, humour and charm shine through, creating a culture for unscripted and instinctive service and genuine human connection. For the next season, we are looking for a Head Chef to join the team. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. Some of the key tasks;

• Manage the kitchen brigade in creating and preparing menus in line with Belmond's objective of uncompromising excellence, developing culinary trends and ensuring consistency
• Coordinate food production and control food quality, taste and presentation of dishes
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety and security procedures
• Collaborate with all Famp;B departments: Restaurant, Banqueting, Room Service, Bar
• Compliance with quality and service standards
• You should have exemplary leadership skills. Leave your ego at the door!

Requirements

• Effective communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability
• 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
• Strong motivation and passion for the job with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the same role in a fine dining restaurant and/or 5* hotel
• Fluent in Italian and working knowledge of English preferred
• Flexibility and excellent efficiency in working under pressure

Benefits

• Seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo
• Food amp; lodging for non residents in our Staff House
• Incentive scheme

Belmond and you:

• When you join Belmond, you become part of a global family. We ask you to embrace our core values, follow our directives and reflect the ethos of our group. In return, we ensure our employees enjoy just as many memorable moments as our guests.
• Benefits include the 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. More importantly, we support you in your career. We make a point of investing in your development and wellbeing to help you reach your full potential.

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