Pastry Sous Chef | Season 2026 | Villa Sant'Andrea, a Belmond Hotel

For the next season, we are looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join the team. He/she should have exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills. The primary objective is to provide a friendly, attentive, and timely service and to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.   

He/She reports to Executive Chef. 

Main duties: 

• Assisting the Pastry Chef in managing the pastry brigade and in creating and preparing menus;  

• Coordinating food production and controlling food quality, taste and presentation of dishes;  

• Ensuring adherence to all health, safety and security procedures;  

• Collaborating with all F&B departments: Restaurant, Banqueting, Room Service, Bar;  

• Compliance with quality and service standards. 

Requirements

• Effective communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability;  

• Strong leadership skills;  

• Global perspective: treat one another with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background;  

• Flexibility regarding hours is essential, including willingness to work weekends, holidays and evenings;  

• Ability to work under pressure;  

• Strong motivation and passion for the job with the ability to adapt to a dynamic and challenging environment;  

• Minimum 3 years experience in the same role in a fine dining restaurant;  

• Fluent in Italian. Basic level of English preferred;  

• Outstanding leadership skills;  

• Flexibility and excellent efficiency in working under pressure.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities; 

• Corporate Welfare provided during the opening of the hotel; 

• Meals provided when on-duty; 

• All uniforms and dry-cleaning during the opening of the hotel; 

• Team social events; 

• Accommodation maybe provided upon request; 

• Time off: Enjoy 2 days off per week; 

• Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages.    

ABOUT US 

With balconies full of geraniums and subtropical gardens that border an exclusive Sicilian beach – Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel feels like a private home nestled in Taormina Mare. At the acclaimed restaurant, freshly caught fish and decadent desserts are enhanced by stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the heated infinity pool, wellness centre and stylish beach cabanas. 

The Belmond & LVMH Family 

Villa Sant'Andrea is proud to be part of LVMH and the global collection of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises of Belmond, all developing exceptional experiences worldwide. By joining us, you become part of a global family of hotels rich in history and stunning destinations, where our people are the heart of the Belmond experience.