Chef de Partie

Apollo Hotel Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Overtime option (paid or time off)

Training courses

Career growth

Employee hotel stay benefits

Discount on hotel products

Job summary

Apollo Hotel Amsterdam is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the bustling kitchen team. You will prepare and plate high-quality dishes, handle premium ingredients, and support the brigade across multiple sections in a dynamic service environment.

You bring at least 2 years of kitchen experience or formal culinary training, are fluent in Dutch and English, and are flexible for evenings, weekends and holidays. This role offers growth through training and career development in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Completed culinary training or at least 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Ability to work multiple parties.
• Passion for fresh ingredients and fusion-style cooking.
• Creative mindset and willingness to improve dishes.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Flexible and available in evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality dishes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Oversee and support the brigade during service.
• Work across premium meats, fish and other ingredients.
• Collaborate with the team to refine dishes.

Skills

Culinary training

Kitchen experience

Multi-party work

Fresh ingredients

Creative mindset

Dutch & English

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary training or 2+ years experience

Job description

The mise-en-place is completed and you are ready to start the show. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for preparing and serving high-quality dishes. You work in a dynamic kitchen environment: one day you prepare premium meats, the next day fresh fish and other top-quality ingredients.

Stress in the kitchen? Not for you. You maintain oversight, keep a clean and organized workspace, and ensure your partie runs smoothly during service. If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients and want to learn more about cooking techniques, this is the place for you.

APOLLO HOTEL AMSTERDAM, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL

Located on the Apollolaan in Amsterdam South, overlooking the intersection of five canals, you will find Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. With its unique interior, thoughtful amenities and excellent city‑centre location, it is the perfect place to stay. Our hotel is within walking distance of numerous museums, parks and the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre. Nearby, you will also find the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and Dam Square.

Guests can enjoy refined cuisine at The Living Room by Bodon and international favorites at The Harbour Club Amsterdam Zuid, the place to eat in Amsterdam. The hotel also offers various event possibilities, including a rooftop terrace and an impressive ballroom, all supported by professional catering.

WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT CHEF DE PARTIE

• Completed culinary training or at least 2 years of kitchen experience
• Ability to work multiple parties
• Passion for fresh ingredients and fusion-style cooking
• Creative mindset and willingness to improve dishes
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Flexible and available in evenings, weekends, and holidays

To be considered for this role, applicants must be an EU citizen or hold a valid work permit for the Netherlands.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range mentioned is monthly gross and for employees aged 20 and over.
• Travel allowance for commuting distances of 10 kilometers or more.
• Overtime can either be paid out or converted into additional time off.
• Extensive opportunities to attend training courses and further develop yourself.
• Career growth opportunities within the organization.
• Purchase products at a discounted rate, such as an (electric) bicycle or mobile phone, with an average tax benefit of 40% through FiscFree.
• Access to an employee benefits program for hotel stays.
• A unique experience where you can enjoy an overnight stay, including dinner and breakfast, to fully get to know your workplace.