Demi Chef de Partie - 2024 Summer Season

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.

About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently looking for a motivated Demi Chef de Partie for 2024 summer season. The Demi Chef de Partie supports the Chef de Partie in overseeing the preparation of food items per guest orders in accordance with Four Seasons standards.

What you will do

Participate in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards;

Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.

Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.

Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.

Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

What you bring

A special talent and passion for delivering the highest of standards consistently and ensuring exceptional quality in food preparation. 

At least 1 year experience in a similar position, ideally in luxury or Michelin starred environment.

Good organization skills, a team player approach and familiarity with current industry trends.

Fluency in Italian, English would be a plus.

  
What we offer: 

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Staff Accommodation upon availability
• Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

This position is based at the Four Seasons Hotel Florence and the contract is full time, seasonal.  You must possess the legal right to work in Italy at the time of application.