Christian Dior Chef de Partie (Line Cook)

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Christian Dior Couture in Paris seeks a Chef de Partie at 30 Avenue Montaigne — experienced line cook with HACCP expertise and luxury hospitality experience.

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is an iconic Parisian haute couture and ready-to-wear house within the LVMH group, renowned for its craftsmanship, creative direction and exacting standards. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, the Maison offers an environment that combines artisanal savoir‑faire with international career pathways across fashion and hospitality operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and produce dishes in accordance with restaurant procedures and directives from line management, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
  • Assemble and plate items to the Maison’s aesthetic standards while optimising food costs and portion control.
  • Maintain freshness and quality of raw materials through rigorous checks and correct storage (cold rooms, economat).
  • Manage reception and proper storage of goods in line with HACCP protocols and internal procedures.
  • Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of kitchen premises and equipment, complying with HACCP and safety standards.
  • Supervise, support and train Commis and Demi‑Chefs de Partie; welcome and onboard new culinary staff.
  • Report any irregular or hazardous situations affecting customer or colleague safety to management.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent within a luxury or high‑end culinary environment.
  • Strong command of HACCP food‑safety principles and proven experience applying them in service operations.
  • Excellent attention to detail, refined sense of presentation and service orientation appropriate to a haute couture setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise junior kitchen staff and to deliver structured on‑the‑job training.
  • Creativity, organisational rigour, autonomy, punctuality and professional presentation.

Skills

HACCP Culinary production and mise en place Plating / dressage Cold‑room and inventory management Food cost optimisation and portion control Team supervision and training Quality control and supplier goods reception Health & safety reporting

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen experience as a Chef de Partie (or equivalent) within a luxury hotel, high‑end restaurant or prestigious institutional setting.

Education

Professional culinary qualification or equivalent (vocational diploma / culinary school certificate preferred).

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.315 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.726 active listings on Cerulean, 109 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.274 open positions, with 137 posted this week.

Benefits

Opportunity to join the LVMH group; international working environment; professional development and career opportunities within the Maison.

Culture

The Maison cultivates a culture of creative excellence and meticulous craftsmanship, extending the haute couture ethos to its dining spaces. Teams operate with a strong service mentality, collaborative spirit and an emphasis on presentation, discipline and inclusion.

About Cerulean

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