About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a Commis de Partie to join our Team at Il Palagio, our Michelin-starred restaurant.
Il Palagio offers an elevated dining experience that blends classic Florentine flavors with contemporary creativity. Guests enjoy thoughtfully curated tasting menus paired with exceptional Italian wines from our cellar, each selection chosen to enhance every course. During the warmer months, dinner moves to our open‑air terrace, where views over one of Florence’s largest private gardens create an unforgettable setting
About the role:
The Commis de Partie prepares food items per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
What you will do:
Prepare food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
What you bring:
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- 6 months culinary experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred restaurant
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Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean various machines. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task are required.
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Fluency in Italian. Knowledge of English would be considered a plus
Schedule & Hours:
This is a full‑time and seasonal position with shift-based scheduling. All applicants must have valid authorization to work in Italy at the time of application.