Voco® The Hague, an IHG Hotel
About us voco® The Hague
Pack your culinary bags because you are going on a trip! Your destination? A place where early
mornings, tasty buffets, and delicious plates are music to your ears as the new breakfast chef
of voco® The Hague! Oh, before you leave - don’t forget to bring your passion for hospitality,
hunger to learn, and your taste buds to cook some mouth-watering dishes.
Destination: Botanica – a culinary garden inside voco® The Hague
Come on in to an iconic former bank building where offices and ATMs have made way for a
brand-new hotel in the city centre of The Hague. First impression? 204 elegantly furnished
rooms, 7 floors and a warm welcome from your future team. At voco™, we give people a
different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where
people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Finding the perfect mix of
reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life
gets interesting.
You will be staying at Botanica together with the kitchen crew. The restaurant is a destination in
itself, serving standout dishes that include grilled vegetables and proteins cooked in a Josper
charcoal oven. With a focus on local ingredients, you can expect honey from the bee hotel,
fresh coffee roast delivered by bike, or eggs from the best hen farm in The Hague. Our
vegetable-inspired menu considers seasonality and emphasizes a sustainable supply chain
from product to plate. Botanica is where you will be the breakfast chef that runs the show by
helping guests and inventing dishes that fit the multi-cultural appetite of our guests.
Ready to land this job?
• Set up kitchen and back-of-house processes, ensuring all work areas have the tools,
supplies, and equipment needed to meet demand; coordinate deliveries and maintain spotless
emergency exits and service areas.
• Develop menus for Ultramarijn, Botanica, room service, events, and other outlets by applying
current trends and brand standards; write and test recipes.
• Research, understand, and forecast gastronomical and social trends.
• Source local suppliers that meet brand standards to support a sustainable menu
• Interview and build a kitchen team aligned with voco™ standards and outlet needs.
• Collaborate with restaurant and bar leads to ensure proper food and beverage pairing.
• Control sales and food costs to stay within budget; minimize waste and optimize use of
excess items.
• Ensure all kitchen team members have up-to-date recipe cards, production schedules,
plating guidelines, and photos, and that recipes are executed accordingly.
• Oversee and direct kitchen operations training; maintain ongoing training programs and
reassess roles when needed.
• Develop and guide team members through coaching, feedback, and
performance/development goals.
• Drive results and inspire others by leading by example.
• Prepare weekly kitchen schedules aligned with staffing guidelines and budget, adjusting as
needed to meet demand.
• Establish and monitor food safety procedures compliant with HACCP standards.
• Listen to guest feedback and incorporate it into menu updates.
• Live the voco™ brand with pride, passion, and energy, creating and inspiring memorable guest
experiences.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed to support the team in unexpected moments.
Did you bring everything?
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position at a four-star hotel or restaurant.
• Certification of culinary training & food handling certificate. 'Leermeester ' certificate is
a plus.
• Passion for gastronomy.
• Show effective leadership and communication skills.
• Have the ability to command, respect, and create a sense of community amongst the
kitchen and restaurant team.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations & knowledge of food cost controls.
• Constantly work on finding and implementing innovative new ways and ideas in line
with the concepts of Ultramarijn and Botanica.
• Knowledge of English language and preferably also Dutch
So, can we get you an upgrade?
• You’ll be part of the voco® life
• Competitive salary and travel allowance based on the distance between your home
and the hotel
• Staff and friends & family discount at 6000+ IHG hotels worldwide. You’ll be able to
stay at hotels for a discounted rate and you’ll get 50% discount on your restaurant and
bar bill
• Special friends & family discount for stays at voco The Hague including breakfast
• Overnight stay at voco® The Hague as part of your onboarding
• We have a staff canteen in which we serve staff meals
• Curious about different departments? We offer cross trainings!
• To stay fit we offer a 20% discount on your contract with Trainmore + 1 Euro discount
for every time you go!
• Discount on a collective health insurance
• Your staff uniform will be washed by the hotel
• There will be staff parties, events and departmental outings
• You’ll be working in a passionate and ambitious team
• You’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops
• You’ll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague
Whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to voco® The Hague and IHG and
we will make sure you will have room to be yourself. Send your resume and motivation letter to
HR and they will contact you to finalize your trip to voco The Hague