Junior Sous Chef - Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Amsterdam
- Fulltime
- MBO/HBO
- 2 - 5 Years of experience
- Language: EN
- Managing
- Kitchen
Always wanted to work in the largest hotel in the center of Amsterdam?
At DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef LuminAir to join our talented Kitchen team. Our hotel offers an inspiring environment where exceptional service meets a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
With food & drinks venues like the award-winning rooftop bar LuminAir, the vibrant new WE ARE EDN restaurant and bar Amsterdam’s most extensive breakfast buffet, and our in-house LOT61 coffee store, every day presents an opportunity to create unforgettable culinary moments. Our recently refurbished 557 guest rooms and fifteen versatile meeting rooms, make our hotel a dynamic and exciting place to work.
As part of the Hilton family, you will also enjoy exclusive benefits, including discounted stays at Hilton properties worldwide. If you were ready to bring your creativity and expertise, we would love to hear from you!
A Junior Sous Chef LuminAir is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring high levels of food preparation in the kitchen to deliver an excellent experience while controlling food costs, waste, team management, managing inventory and other related tasks.
Our rooftop bar & terrace LuminAir is an inspiring destination from day to evening in an ever-changeable space: The outside views as well as the interior environment will never be the same twice. LuminAir is a beverage led venue, with world-class mixology, exclusively tailored drinks and presentations based on sky and air elements. The food menu consists of modern Dutch and international bites, finger food and sharing plates, while the Eclipse menu – for (semi) private events from 30 till 300 guests – consisting modern canapés, table snacks, bar bites and cocktail dinners.
Are you great in following well-thought recipes
Do you like to support a professional chefs team
Do you want to serve the best bar bites and walking dinners in town together with an international culinary team?
If so, the Junior Sous Chef LuminAir is made for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Junior Sous Chef LuminAir you will:
Excellent Food & Beverage
Deliver high quality, consistent, well-presented food and to meet Guests’ needs and social media feeds.
Exceptional Guest Experience
Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining consistent high product knowledge and keeping up with the trends.
Ensure food allergies and dietary requirements are treated with absolute seriousness and that all working areas are kept clean and tidy to prevent cross-contamination. Maintain HACCP standards as set by the chefs.
Great Working Environment
Ability to work under pressure and work in an international team.
Good time management skills.
Communicate well and often, build great relationships with the team.
Stress resistant in a high-paced environment.
Willing to enhance your own skills and ability to learn.
Day-to-Day Essentials
Prepare and maintain the mise-en-place activities for all relevant menus and work in the daily operations of the kitchen.
Maintain the processes of food cost and waste controlling.
Make sure kitchen operations strictly comply with all regulations (including health, safety and hygiene, food safety certification) and that potentially hazardous situation are identified, reported and corrected. Report any necessary maintenance of appliances and surroundings.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a person who is passionate about food and wants to work in our new rooftop bar.
To be successful in this position you will have:
Strong team player who is able to work on your own and within an international team.
Good verbal and written communication skills where you can deliver a compelling message to the right person in the right time.
Guest focus, maintaining the highest standards of service and quality to create memorable guest experiences.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required within this role, but can be obtained in the hotel.
Creativity and problem-solving skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and focused under pressure.
The perfect candidate is fluent in English (Dutch language skills would be an advantage).
Equally important, what do we offer?
Being part of our team as Junior Sous Chef LuminAir means becoming a team member for one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Because taking care of our team is our top priority!
You will notice this by the following, among other things:
A competitive salary
Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels (+7,000 destinations) around the world
The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members
Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University
Global career opportunities
Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self
Travel reimbursement starting at 0 km with a maximum of 8.39 euro per day
A pleasant, international work environment
The best staff parties
50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets
Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the Black Card scheme
50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands
Possibility to lease an e-bike at a very favorable rate
Free use of our fitness centre
USEFUL TO KNOW:
This position is full-time and will require working weekends and/or evening shifts.
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Junior Sous Chef
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Amsterdam