Chef De Partie Pastry, Season 2027 - Splendido a Blemond Hotel Portofino

About this role

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. For the next season 2027, we are looking for a Chef de Partie Pastry to join the team Splendido. 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 Pastry Chef. Main Duties & Responsabilities: Plan, prepare, and execute a wide array of exquisite desserts, cakes, pastries, chocolates, and other sweet items, ensuring the highest standards of taste, texture, and visual presentation.

Develop new recipes and innovative dessert concepts in collaboration with the Pastry Chef, aligning with seasonal ingredients and guest preferences. Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, organization, and hygiene in the pastry section, strictly adhering to HACCP regulations and health & safety guidelines. Monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation of all pastry ingredients. Ensure smooth communication and collaboration with other kitchen sections and front-of-house teams to facilitate seamless service.

Conduct daily quality checks to guarantee consistency and excellence in all finished products. Requirements A formal culinary qualification in pastry arts and extensive practical experience. A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant pastry kitchen. Mastery of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, including a strong understanding of chocolate work, sugar craft, and plated desserts; Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for creating memorable culinary experiences; Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative approach; Proficiency in Italian is required; excellent command of English is a significant advantage; HACCP Certification.