Join our enthusiastic team as our Zelfstandig werkend kok (FT/PT) and bring your passion for hospitality to Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde.
Are you that talented creative food artist with ambitions and ready to be part of something super exciting? Are you the one who understands quality and taste are essential? Are you following food and beverage trends and share them via social media with your friends & colleagues? Is cooking your way of life and your passion? Watch out because we could become a great match!
Here at Hotel Indigo, we are looking for people just like you. How do we know this? Curiosity is what lead you to this advert, and curiosity is at the heart of our brand.
At the heart of the Parliament Centre of The Hague, located at a prestigious spot opposite the Royal Palace Noordeinde, Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde opened it's door last year. Once occupied by “De Nederlandsche Bank”, our boutique hotel with 63 rooms, restaurant, speakeasy bar and 2 meeting rooms/private dining borrows some of these unique elements in its décor. Each Hotel Indigo is unique, and delivers a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience that gives guests a real flavour of the neighbourhood – delivering an experience that is truly reflective of the local culture, character and geography.
At Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde our team members are full of neighbourhood knowledge; they know where to find the hidden gems worth exploring. That’s the Hotel Indigo way. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Hotel Indigo brand you’re more than just a job title.
Do you want to work as a Zelfstandig Werkend Kok for a brand new boutique hotel, with the peace of mind that comes in working for one of the world’s largest hotel companies? Feel like you should be part of something super exciting... At Hotel Indigo The Hague – Royal Palace we look for people who are energetic, approachable and cultured with a sense of fun; always curious to discover more and share thoughtful suggestions with our guests. Above all, we look for people who are warm, courteous and friendly so guests feel inspired to engage with you, ask questions and share their requirements and preferences so they get a truly personalised experience.
Key activities are:
As a Zelfstandig werkend kok you know exactly how to create memorable experiences by being surprising, personal and friendly with an authentic approach. Whether it's serving breakfast, lunch or dinner. Totally your ‘cup of tea’, no doubt about it! Stay connected and creating the Hotel Indigo story includes key responsibilities such as:
Being a Hotel Indigo ambassador and ready to create ‘neighbourhood stories’.
Ensure all meal periods are prepared and presented to a high quality and within company guidelines.
Keep all working areas clean and tidy and prevent cross contamination.
Responsible for mise en place and execution for all service outlets and meal periods.
Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Organisational flair
Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets.
Keeping track of stock inventory and responsible for purchasing.
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and food safety legislation.
Be environmentally aware.
Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
Required to work weekends, and/or holidays.
- Energetic approach and creative ‘food’ lover.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Warm, courteous and friendly hospitality lover so guests and colleagues feel inspired to engage with you.
- Pro-active team player with a vibrant personality (Make it happen mentality).
- You speak and write fluent English, another language is a plus.
It would be an advantage in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Previous kitchen experience in a similar role is required.
- HACCP certificate
- Travel allowance
- Special employee rate including R&B discount at IHG Hotels worldwide
- Learning and development opportunities
- Be part of a great team
So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Hotel Indigo and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Please get in touch with our pre-opening manager via this tool and tell or show her how you could bring your unique mix of skills to Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde