Chef de Partie - on board

Company Description

About Orient Express 

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com. 

About Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli 

Orient Express will open its second hotel in Italy at the exceptional in Venice. Architect and interior designer Aline Amar d’Amman, alongside her studio Culture in Architecture, has been entrusted to design and decorate the space. 

Venice, once the gateway to Constantinople and a mythical stop on the legendary Orient Express train – that opened its doors in 1919 with the completion of the Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland to Italy – will be the home of the second Orient Express hotel, set to open in 2026. 

About Orient Express La Dolce Vita 

La Dolce Vita Orient Express is the first Italian luxury cruise on rail, offering a unique travel experience across the country. Inspired by the golden age of railway tourism, the train features itineraries connecting Italy's major cities and destinations, providing passengers with top-class service, exceptional comfort, gourmet cuisine, and a refined atmosphere. The project aims to celebrate the charm and beauty of Italy, making each journey an unforgettable experience. 

About Orient Express La Minerva 

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva, in 2025. Orient Express has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo Toro. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a disciple of Canova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. At the end of 2024, a new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the "Eternal City" will be revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance. 

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our esteemed kitchen team aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express luxury train. Working under the guidance of our Michelin-starred chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own section within the kitchen and will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence while delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

• Section Management: Oversee and manage a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., fish, meat, pastry, sauces) and ensure the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to the highest quality in a unique and dynamic train environment.
• Food Preparation: Execute precise and consistent food preparation, cooking, and plating according to the menu specifications and standards set by the Head Chef, adapting to the challenges of a mobile kitchen.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in accordance with health regulations and our kitchen's stringent policies, considering the specific constraints of a train setting.
• Inventory and Supplies: Assist in managing inventory, ensuring the section is stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies, and coordinate with the kitchen team to place orders as needed, considering the logistical aspects of a moving train.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to commis chefs and apprentices in your section, fostering a strong team spirit in a confined working space.
• Quality Control: Monitor and ensure the quality of dishes leaving your section, making adjustments to maintain the highest culinary standards.
• Grooming: Observe and monitor your kitchen staff’s personal hygiene (e.g., keep your fingernails short and clean, keep your hair and beards neat and tidy, wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, work on a clean surface, etc.).

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie (at least 3 years) in a high-end, fine dining environment, preferably within a Michelin-starred restaurant. Experience in a mobile kitchen or unique dining setting is a plus.
• Culinary Education: Formal culinary training or relevant certification.
• Culinary Expertise: Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

• Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality dishes.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team and other staff.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the unique challenges of cooking in a moving train environment.
• Passion for Excellence: A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations.

• Proficiency in English as well as Italian
• Right to live and work in Italy without VISA sponsorship

Additional Information

• A competitive package (base salary and yearly bonus)  

• Medical Insurance, integrating Collective Labor Agreement one and extended to the family  

• Ticket Restaurant  

• Annual leave  

• ALL - Heartist® Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all ACCOR locations and partner venues worldwide.  

• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!   

• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.  

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.