An international five-star hotel is looking for a Sous Chef for its prestigious Japanese restaurants. These restaurants are part of the absolute top segment of gastronomy and offer a unique culinary experience to our demanding guests. In this role, you will work in an environment where excellence is the norm. Our Japanese restaurants are known for their refined dishes, exquisite ingredients, and impeccable service. As a Sous Chef, you will be the sparring partner of the head chef in determining the menu and creating new recipes (with associated calculations/pricing), and you will actively come up with suggestions based on your own market insights.
We are continuously looking for talented chefs!
You will be responsible for:
- Process efficiency of the section (quantities used, spillage, timely readiness for serving);
- Quality of preparation (satisfaction of head chef/guests);
- Compliance with regulations (recipes, work methods, HACCP, presentation);
- Number of adopted proposals;
- Insight into guest needs;
- Sufficient stock;
- Timely orders;
- Proper storage of items;
- Following the FIFO principle.
What we offer:
- A contract for 1 year, with possibility of extension;
- A gross salary between € 2.869 and € 3.639 a month;
- A bonus of 1 week's salary when the hotel reaches its budgeted GOP (Gross Operating Profit) and you achieve a minimum overall score of successful in your annual evaluation;
- 8% holiday allowance (pro rata) and 25 vacation days per year (pro rata);
- Compensation for national holidays;
- Hospitality CBA applies;
- General Pension scheme for Hospitality and Catering and General Survivors' pension;
- Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
- Once a year staff discount in one of the restaurants (50%) and regular staff discount in our restaurants (20%);
- Travel allowance from 10 km (one way);
- Study budget of €1,000;
- After passing the probation period, you receive a complimentary overnight stay with breakfast (2 persons), so you can experience the hotel as a guest!
- Minimum mbo level 4 or equivalent ability
- Proficiency in Dutch or English;
- Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques;
- Knowledge of products/ingredients and the composition of the menu;
- You can coach/instruct: shows interest in others and what occupies them; knows how to motivate and enthuse; gives trust and space to do things independently and make mistakes; sets an example for others;
- You have the ability to take initiative: starts on their own, does not wait; has confidence in their own abilities and quality; looks ahead in their own work and takes action when necessary; picks up on things (even outside their own work) if they can;
- You are quality-oriented: corrects immediately if requirements are not met; asks for feedback from guests about quality and service; comes up with suggestions for improvement;
- You demonstrate attention to detail and meticulousness: is thorough, checks their own work; is orderly and works systematically, even when handing over tasks; works according to fixed procedures, performs necessary check;
- You are stress-resistant: remains calm/collected under difficult circumstances or high work pressure; recovers quickly after setbacks or disappointments; continues to work purposefully under pressure.
Are you the perfect candidate? Click the button 'apply now' and we'll contact you as soon as possible!
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€2869 - €3639 per maand