Vacatures arts Amsterdam

Join an international team in Amsterdam as a Japanese Kitchen Cook! Work with top-quality ingredients and world-class chefs. What are you going to do:

• Collaborating with colleagues from various cultures in a diverse kitchen team;
• Delivering world-class Japanese service in an intimate, shared-table setting;
• Pairing top-quality ingredients with an extensive selection of sakes and wines;
• Working in an environment where tradition and international cultures meet;
• Growing within a prestigious hospitality group that values commitment and initiative.

Your tasks?

• Preparing tools and cooking dishes live on a hot iron griddle;
• Adapting cooking techniques to specific guest preferences and dietary needs;
• Assisting with the receiving and storage of high-quality deliveries;
• Identifying bottlenecks in the kitchen process to improve the team's workflow;
• Ensuring a sparkling clean workspace and equipment for the entire team.

You as a person?

You are a committed team player with a passion for Japanese culture and culinary arts. You thrive in a multicultural environment and value the interaction between the kitchen and the guests. Your positive attitude and willingness to take initiative make you a great addition to our team. You are eager to learn and you handle the fast-paced energy of an Amsterdam top-restaurant with a smile.

What we offer

• Working in a world-class Japanese teppanyaki restaurant;
• Attractive family & friends rates for overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
• Compensation for national holidays and CLA-aligned working conditions;
• Employee discounts of 20% to 50% in our specialized restaurants;
• A training budget of €1000 to boost your international career;
• Complimentary overnight stay and breakfast after your probation period;
• Travel cost compensation and a solid pension scheme.

What we ask

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional Japanese kitchen;
• Basic English language skills to communicate with colleagues and guests;
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work purposeful in a team;
• Experience with authentic Japanese techniques is preferred.

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Status Open Education Level MBO Location Amsterdam Working hours per week 38 Type of Contract Fulltime (startersfunctie), Avondwerk, Fulltime (ervaren) Salary indication Tussen €2.566 en €3.106 Per maand Responsible for Collaborating with an international team to deliver authentic Japanese teppanyaki service through precise food preparation. Published at 04-02-2026