SEASON 2026 - Starting late February 2026 early March 2026 until November 2026
Are you passionate about culinary excellence?
Vila Joya, home to a renowned 2-Star Michelin restaurant, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our dedicated kitchen team. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a talented and ambitious chef with at least two years of experience in a Michelin-starred kitchen, a commitment to precision, and a drive for continuous growth in fine dining.
While your focus will be on our Michelin-starred restaurant, you will also be part of Vila Joya, an exclusive and prestigious boutique hotel where we create a welcoming “home” for both our guests and our team. Our kitchen is not just a workplace—it is a family, built on excellence, collaboration, and passion.
Key Responsibilities:
● Work closely with our experienced team to prepare and present dishes to the highest Michelin-starred standards.
● Ensure consistency and creativity in plating, flavor, and execution.
● Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene and organizational habits in a high-pressure environment.
● Support junior chefs, fostering teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
● Adapt to evolving menus and techniques, continuously refining your skills.
● Manage your station with efficiency and precision, ensuring smooth service flow.
Our Ideal Candidate Must Possess:
● At least 2-3 years of experience in a Michelin-starred kitchen, demonstrating technical expertise and attention to detail.
● A creative yet consistent approach to fine dining, balancing innovation with precision.
● Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
● A team-player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and high-performance kitchen.
● Passion for food and eagerness to learn from one of the industry's best.
● A fair level of English, ensuring clear communication with our diverse team.
● Strong stress and pressure management skills, excelling under demanding service conditions.
● Excellent kitchen hygiene, organization, and "clean as you go" habits.
● Culinary school diploma.
● 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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