Chef de Partie

Hotelprofessionals; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and travel allowance

Staff discounts at IHG hotels

Cross-trainings in different departments

Discount on health insurance

Job summary

Hotelprofessionals is seeking a passionate breakfast chef for Voco® The Hague. In this role, you will run the kitchen independently, prepare delicious meals, and create innovative menus for our guests. Ideal candidates will have an MBO degree in hospitality or chef’s education, strong multitasking and time-management skills, and a proactive attitude. Enjoy competitive salary, staff discounts across IHG hotels, and opportunities for personal growth. Join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences in the heart of The Hague.

Qualifications

• Pro-active attitude and eye for detail.
• Passion for food and food pairing.
• Experience in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen independently and prepare dishes.
• Communicate with guests and adjust meals as per preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety procedures.

Skills

Creativity in menu creation

Cooking and food preparation

Communication with guests

Strong multitasking skills

Time management

Education

MBO degree in hospitality or chef’s education

Job description

About 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. Bring your passion for hospitality, hunger to learn, and your taste buds to cook mouth‑watering dishes.

Destination: Botanica – a culinary garden inside Voco® The Hague

Come on in to an iconic former bank building that has been transformed into a brand‑new hotel in the city centre of The Hague. It offers 204 elegantly furnished rooms, 7 floors, and a warm welcome from your future team. 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. As the breakfast chef, you will run the show by helping guests and inventing dishes that fit the multi‑cultural appetite of our guests.

Responsibilities

• Get creative and brainstorm with your team to create the best menu.
• Take charge and run the kitchen independently.
• Prepare the dishes according to the supplied recipe card.
• Communicate with guests from the iconic open kitchen.
• Communicate with colleagues of different departments to adjust meals to guest preferences.
• Help wash up the dishes if needed.
• Use all kitchen machinery safely and maintain all equipment clean and functional.
• Train trainees and apprentices.
• Prepare a delicious meal for your co‑hosts.
• Work according to food safety procedures in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Ensure that your work area in the kitchen is equipped with the necessary tools, supplies, and equipment to meet the business demand and assist colleagues to fix their area if needed.
• Live the Voco brand with pride, passion & energy; create & inspire others to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Promote teamwork and lifestyle service through daily communication and coordination with other teams.
• Ad‑hoc duties – unexpected moments where the team must come together to get the task done.

Requirements

• MBO degree in hospitality or chef’s education.
• Experience in challenging work at a fast pace.
• Pro‑active attitude and eye for detail with a natural drive for continuous improvement.
• A naturally outgoing and friendly personality with a passion for service excellence to consistently deliver and demonstrate Voco service standards to our hosts.
• Passion for food and food pairing.
• Strong multitasking & time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of English language and preferably also Dutch.

Benefits

• 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; 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.
• Staff canteen where we serve staff meals.
• Cross‑trainings in different departments.
• Discount on a collective health insurance.
• Uniform will be washed by the hotel.
• Staff parties, events and departmental outings.
• Opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops.
• Working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague.