At Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, we are looking for an elegant, attentive, and passionate Chef de Rang, who will deliver exceptional, personalized service to our guests in an ultra-luxury setting.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Oversee a specific station in the restaurant, ensuring flawless table service and an unforgettable dining experience.
- Present food and beverage offerings with deep product knowledge, storytelling, and tailored recommendations.
- Coordinate service timing with the kitchen brigade and Commis de Rang to maintain smooth service flow.
- Anticipate guest needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions, handling special requests with discretion and warmth.
- Ensure station setup, side-stand organization, and compliance with Belmond's service standards.
- Support the training and development of junior service staff (Commis de Rang).
Requirements
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef de Rang in fine-dining restaurants or 5-star luxury hotels.
- Solid knowledge of food, wine pairing, and beverage service etiquette.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills.
- High emotional intelligence, elegance, and dynamic guest-facing attitude.
- Fluency in Italian and English; a third language is considered a strong plus.
Benefits
What We Offer:
At Belmond we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
- seasonal contract according to "C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Federalberghi."
- Corporate Welfare provided.
- FAST insurance provided.
- Tips
- Team social events.
- Meals provided at our staff canteen during working hours.
- A unique opportunity to gain experience in a world-class luxury environment.
- Participation in the hotel's training and development programs.
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.
About Us:
Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, is a storied Sicilian hideaway in the heart of Taormina. Adjacent to the ancient Greek Theatre, its views span majestic Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Since the mid-1800s, this exclusive enclave away from the crowds has proved irresistible to discerning visitors, from celebrated writers such as DH Lawrence to Hollywood icons. Today, it is the perfect setting for memorable stays, enhanced by a wide array of experiences including Michelin-starred dining and exclusive concierge bookings.
The Belmond & LVMH Family
Belmond is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.