Cheval Blanc Chef de Partie
Cheval Blanc Paris is hiring a Chef de Partie in Paris — luxury culinary role at Le Tout Paris within the LVMH Cheval Blanc maison.
Overview
Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality maison within the LVMH portfolio, noted for its bespoke urban and resort hotels that celebrate craftsmanship and French art de vivre. The Paris property blends haute gastronomy, signature wellness and refined residential-style hospitality, offering a workplace defined by exacting standards, creativity and discreet service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and operate an assigned kitchen station: prepare, cook and finish dishes in accordance with recipes and presentation standards.
- Supervise mise en place, product handling and incoming goods control for the station; ensure correct portioning and stock rotation.
- Coordinate timing and delivery of dishes with other stations and the executive/chefs de cuisine to guarantee service flow and punctuality.
- Train, mentor and supervise commis and demi-chefs of the station; transmit technical savoir-faire and enforce brigade discipline.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and house hygiene procedures; maintain cleanliness, organisation and upkeep of equipment and workspace.
- Contribute to cost control by respecting food cost ratios, minimizing waste and following portioning and yield directives.
Qualifications
- Professional culinary diploma: BEP / CAP / Bac Pro Cuisine or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' experience as Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Demonstrable mastery of HACCP principles and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Proven ability to train and supervise junior kitchen staff and to manage a station autonomously.
- Strong understanding of menu costing, portion control and food-cost ratio management.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a Chef de Partie in high-end hospitality or a Michelin-starred restaurant, with demonstrated leadership of a kitchen station and familiarity with luxury service standards.
Education
BEP / CAP / Bac Pro in Cuisine or equivalent professional culinary qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Staff restaurant meals provided; access to LVMH private sales after 6 months; uniform provided and laundered; 90% reimbursement of transport pass (Pass Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); Uber Business account available for night hours (conditions apply); 100% covered bike-parking subscription (conditions apply).
Culture
Cheval Blanc fosters a culture of artisanal excellence and refined hospitality rooted in the LVMH tradition of craftsmanship. The workplace values meticulous standards, collaborative brigades and creative culinary expression within an intimate, guest-focused environment.
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