Chef de Partie

About Orient Express 

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia  in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

About Orient Express La Minerva 

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva, in 2025. Orient Express has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo Toro. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a disciple of Canova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. At the end of 2024, a new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the “Eternal City” will be revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our esteemed kitchen team aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express luxury train. Working under the guidance of our Michelin-starred chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own section within the kitchen and will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence while delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

• Section Management: Oversee and manage a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., fish, meat, pastry, sauces) and ensure the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to the highest quality in a unique and dynamic train environment.
• Food Preparation: Execute precise and consistent food preparation, cooking, and plating according to the menu specifications and standards set by the Head Chef, adapting to the challenges of a mobile kitchen.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in accordance with health regulations and our kitchen’s stringent policies, considering the specific constraints of a train setting.
• Inventory and Supplies: Assist in managing inventory, ensuring the section is stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies, and coordinate with the kitchen team to place orders as needed, considering the logistical aspects of a moving train.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to commis chefs and apprentices in your section, fostering a strong team spirit in a confined working space.
• Quality Control: Monitor and ensure the quality of dishes leaving your section, making adjustments to maintain the highest culinary standards.
• Grooming: Observe and monitor your kitchen staff’s personal hygiene (e.g., keep your fingernails short and clean, keep your hair and beards neat and tidy, wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, work on a clean surface, etc.).

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie (at least 3 years) in a high-end, fine dining environment, preferably within a Michelin-starred restaurant. Experience in a mobile kitchen or unique dining setting is a plus.
• Culinary Education: Formal culinary training or relevant certification.
• Culinary Expertise: Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/chef-de-partie-on-board-f-m-x-in-la-dolce-vita-orient-express-rome-italy-jid-76615