Sous Chef – Schiphol Airport Hotel, Amsterdam

Salary €3,000 - €3,700 per month (depending on experience) plus benefits

Locations : Schiphol Airport area,Amsterdam

Immediate start possibility

Full-time / permanent contract

Languages skills : English and  Dutch

Size: 250+ rooms, restaurants & bars, conference and events space

Experience required: brasserie / bistro – Fresh and Seasonal / high-end restaurant

We are working with a fantastic hotel part of an International Group in the Schiphol Airport area looking for a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef.

They have multiple dining options from casual to fine dining; cocktail lounge with snack bar and room-service.

The position

• Be the right arm of the Head Chef for the management of the Culinary division in the Hotel
• With solid experience managing a team of international chefs, you know cooking techniques and are able to train commis and CDPs as needed.
• Have an excellent knowledge of the operational management of the cuisine / kitchen and an understanding of the administrative tasks and requirements (supplier management, order and inventory, food-cost and labor cost control, recruitment of chefs, HACCP and Safety standards and regulations, etc)
• Ensure the compliance with health and safety regulation, hygiene standards, etc.
• Keen to continue learning and developing under the Head Chef.

Your profile

• Solid and stable experience in a position of Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or similar
• At least 1-2 full year of experience in a position with leadership over the kitchen
• Previous experience in 4 or 5 star hotels in relevant position.
• Must have a Culinary education or hospitality – catering degree
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team.
• Experience with working in a fast pace, high quality kitchen.
• An all-rounder with experience both in a la carte and buffet service.
• Excellent knowledge of techniques and raw materials (using fresh, local and seasonal produce)
• Must understand 'luxury' quality service and have attention to detail
• Knowledge of all positions in the brigade (including Pastry)
• Methodical, disciplined, rigorous, curious
• Be an inspiring and positive leader helping others to do the right thing and achieve results.
• Excellent in planning, organization and decision-making.
• Solution provider and excellent management of priorities and multi-tasking
• Team spirit and pleasant personality.
  
  Excellent oral and written communication.
• Must have all the certifications to operate in the kitchen (HACCP standards, etc.) and have a perfect knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Natural flair for first class service and hospitality.
• English and Dutch fluency.

EU passport holder or EU Work Permit Holder

Please send your resume to Beatrice @COREcruitment.com to be considered