Prada Chef de Partie
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Prada
Ristorante Torre is positioned within Milan’s refined dining scene, delivering contemporary interpretations of Italian gastronomy. The restaurant operates with the precision and service standards expected of luxury hospitality venues and attracts guests seeking seasonal, ingredient-led cuisine.
Ristorante Torre in Milan seeks a Chef de Partie to manage a station and deliver seasonal Italian cuisine in a fine-dining setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage a dedicated hot or cold station, ensuring consistent execution of recipes, portioning and presentation according to the head chef’s specifications.
- Prepare mise en place and cook dishes to order during service while maintaining pace, quality and plating standards in a high-volume, fine-dining environment.
- Support menu development by providing technical input on preparation methods, ingredient usage and plating concepts.
- Supervise and coach junior kitchen staff and commis, delegating tasks and maintaining an orderly brigade structure.
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures (HACCP) and maintain a clean, organised workstation.
- Control food cost through careful portioning, stock rotation, and accurate completion of inventory and waste records.
- Collaborate with the head chef and sous chef on daily service planning, prep schedules and mise en place priorities.
- Contribute to supplier inspections and receiving procedures to guarantee ingredient quality and traceability.
Qualifications
- Professional culinary diploma or equivalent formal training in culinary arts.
- Valid food safety certification (HACCP) or willingness to obtain certification promptly.
- Proven ability to manage a station within a professional kitchen and to train junior cooks.
- Strong knowledge of classical and modern Italian cooking techniques and ingredient provenance.
- Excellent organisational skills, stamina under pressure and meticulous attention to presentation and flavour balance.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with prior responsibility for a station; experience in fine-dining or luxury-hotel restaurants is strongly preferred.
Education
Professional culinary diploma or equivalent practical culinary experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The workplace follows the classical brigade system characteristic of high-end gastronomy, emphasising discipline, craft and mentorship. The team culture values seasonal sourcing, technical excellence and polished service, offering a collaborative environment for culinary development.
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