Belmond Chef de Partie

About Belmond

Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.

As Chef de Partie at Sanctuary Lodge, a Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu, the role leads a kitchen station, prepares distinctive dishes and helps deliver memorable dining experiences. The position includes a 14-days-on, 7-days-off work schedule, shared staff accommodation, meals twice daily and staff bus transport.

Role & Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare à la carte orders, including cold dishes, meats and fish, ensuring quality and timely service.
• Review daily specials and prepare dishes according to the immediate supervisor’s instructions.
• Prepare and supervise mise en place, including cuts, sauces and special ingredients, adjusting it to occupancy and service demand.
• Supervise and assign tasks to cooks and kitchen assistants, ensuring organisation and compliance with standards.
• Monitor the area’s ingredient stock and inform the Head Chef of slow-moving products or replenishment needs.
• Stay up to date on events, operational changes and daily instructions.
• Conduct shift handovers, communicating completed work, pending items and relevant observations.
• Comply with and enforce occupational health and safety rules, standards and procedures.
• Carry out related duties assigned by supervisors according to operational needs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience, ideally in leadership positions.
• Technical qualification in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts or equivalent training.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate the kitchen team to ensure efficient, consistent execution of assigned dishes.
• Ability to maintain high attention to detail, control and update inventory, and communicate requirements promptly to the Head Chef.
• Effective communication skills to support teamwork and coordination throughout preparation and service.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of kitchen experience, ideally in leadership positions.

Education

Technical qualification in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts or equivalent training.

Workplace

Benefits

100% employer-paid cancer insurance for the employee; complimentary experiences and preferential rates at Belmond destinations; hotel points; 14-days-on, 7-days-off work schedule; meals in the staff dining room twice daily; shared staff accommodation; staff bus transport; competitive salaries; opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Culture

Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.

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