Are you our new passionate Sous Chef for a soon to open Specialty venue?
Andaz offers a unique hotel experience on the Prinsengracht, Amsterdam, recently refurbished by the renowned Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders. The stylish, but also playful interior celebrates Dutch heritage, from the Golden Age to the present day.
Were looking for a unique Sous Chef!
A unique hotel experience requires unique personnel. Quirky even, with their own style and even a sense of humor. People who love people, because we actively encourage you to interact with our guests. You are an important part of what makes their stay memorable.
Some of your tasks
Ensuring that the food production meets our standards in terms quality and timely preparation
Taking up a leadership role in the kitchen team; not just around the stove, but also in regards to administrative tasks
Actively participating in stock management, hygiene standards and equipment maintenance
Working in, and overseeing, the assigned station and its employees, ensuring that food products are prepared according to the highest standards, and it is kept clean and orderly at all times;
Working in a supportive and flexible manner with other departments;
Being up to date with the availability of seasonal and new products on the market;
Handling any guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily;
Displaying excellent knowledge of all available products in the market, and buying locally fresh products wherever possible;
Checking incoming food products, ensuring all matches order sheets and receiving records;
Ensuring wastage is kept minimal and that all recipes are correct and up-to-date;
Closely monitoring section requirements, ordering food items in time and in the right quantity;
Observing methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner;
Estimating food consumption and purchases or requisitions of foodstuffs and kitchen supplies;
Assisting in devising special dishes and developing innovative recipes.
Qualifications - External
Some of your perks
12 free nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide every year. Enjoy 20% discounts at our F&B outlets and special spa discounts.
A little slice of luxury with a complimentary overnight stay, complete with cocktails and dinner for two.
We''ve got you covered with a travel allowance, starting from just 5 kilometers away from the hotel.
Your well-being
Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best and we believe well-being is the ultimate realization of our purpose.
Your personal development
"At Hyatt, we embrace a flexible, personalized approach to careers, to suit your individual circumstances and goals."
Diversity matters
Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose we care for people so they can be their best and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all.
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