Cheval Blanc Chef de Partie
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality maison within the LVMH portfolio, known for intimate, design-led palaces that combine haute-hôtellerie with artisanal service. Each Cheval Blanc property emphasises bespoke guest experiences, culinary excellence and a cultivated attention to detail, attracting hospitality professionals who value refinement and craftsmanship.
Cheval Blanc St‑Barth — Chef de Partie in Saint Barthélemy. On-site CDD role managing a kitchen section at the luxury palace.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and produce all dishes for an assigned section (hot, cold or pâtisserie) ensuring consistency, timing and presentation during service.
- Execute mise en place, production and final plating to the highest standards of taste and visual presentation.
- Apply and enforce HACCP and internal hygiene procedures, maintaining a spotless, safe and compliant workstation.
- Train, mentor and supervise junior cooks and commis, transmitting techniques and Maison standards with patience and rigor.
- Control portioning, waste and stock for the section; collaborate with sous-chef and head chef to optimise resources and service flow.
- Coordinate closely with the brigade and front-of-house to ensure flawless timing and a seamless guest experience.
Qualifications
- BEP / CAP / Bac Pro Cuisine or equivalent professional culinary diploma.
- Proven experience in luxury hotel or high-end restaurant kitchens; multiple seasons in similar establishments strongly preferred.
- Solid command of HACCP procedures and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Thorough mastery of classical culinary techniques (hot and cold preparations and pâtisserie within the assigned section).
- Demonstrated leadership, precision, flexibility and strong team spirit.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience, including positions within luxury hotels or high-end restaurants and demonstrated ability to manage a kitchen section.
Education
BEP / CAP / Bac Pro Cuisine or equivalent professional culinary qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy, France — conveniently close to San Juan.
Culture
The Maison cultivates an environment of refined service and artisanal excellence where culinary craft and personalised hospitality are paramount. Teams are small, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement, mentorship and delivering memorable guest moments.
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