Season 2026 – Starting Late February early March 2026 until November 2026
The Breakfast Chef de Partie is responsible for leading and executing the breakfast service to the highest culinary standards, ensuring exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation that reflect the restaurant’s Michelin-starred philosophy. He will be responsable the morning mise en place, dish execution to deliver a flawless dining experience for every guest.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage mise en place and ingredient rotation, ensuring freshness, traceability, and proper storage.
● Collaborate with the management team to design and update the breakfast menu, maintaining the restaurant’s culinary identity.
● Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
● Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth communication and service flow and allergies.
● Uphold Hight-level standards of taste, texture, and visual presentation for every dish.
● Provide support to other kitchen sections when required (e.g., brunch service, or cold kitchen mise en place).
● A person should take initiative and work autonomously in their position.
Our Ideal Candidate Must Possess:
● Formal culinary education or equivalent professional training.
● Fluent in at least 2 out of 3 languages: Portuguese, German, and English (additional languages are a plus).
● 3 to 5 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi responsable breakfast or hot kitchen operations.
● Strong command of classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
● Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence.
● Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
● Availability for early morning shifts.
Benefits:
● An inclusive work environment at our renowned location, celebrated for its excellent service and prestigious reputation.
● A dynamic team spirit—demanding excellence to bring out your best, yet compassionate and supportive when you need it most.
● Continuous workshops and training opportunities designed to elevate your professionalism, fostering growth in both your personal and career development.
● Competitive compensation above local industry standards, reflecting your experience and skills.
● 5 Day week
● Attractive discounts for Vila Joya Spa, the two-Michelin-Star Restaurant and the Beach Restaurant Vila Joya Sea.
● Family owned since 1982 - 2 Michelin stars since 1999 under the Austrian Chef Dieter Koschina.
● Work place directly at the beach.
● Enjoy additional perks, including participation in a tips pool, accommodation assistance, recognition for exceptional work, and more.
Please send your CV to work@vilajoya.com along with all your references.
FEELS LIKE HOME, TASTES LIKE PARADISE!
Vila Joya is located above the Atlantic and is surrounded by an evergreen garden with direct access to the sea. With its 15 suites & rooms, a two Michelin star gourmet restaurant and 350m2 spa and fitness area, this Moorish style building - formerly the private summer residence of the German Jung family - is now one of the most beautiful privately-run boutique resorts in Europe.
The heart of Vila Joya is it’s terrace and as such is the hub and focal point for all culinary delights. At lunch- and dinnertime, this terrace is transformed into the two Michelin star Restaurant Vila Joya. Chef Dieter Koschina has been working at Vila Joya for more than 30 years and is holding two Michelin stars since 1999 - something truly exceptional for a restaurant, that offers a daily changing four-course-menu to its guests.
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