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 Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our DaV Mare 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:
• 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 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 ex

📌 Chef de Partie Pastry (Portofino)
🏢 Belmond
📍 Portofino