Chef de Partie- Pastry

Andaz; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 free Hyatt nights annually

F&B discounts

Travel allowance (from 5 km)

Job summary

Andaz Amsterdam on Prinsengracht is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie - Pastry to lead pastry production and craft Prinseng & Aap desserts within Hyatt standards.

You will supervise a section, drive quality, and collaborate across departments while delivering inventive, Mediterranean-inspired pastries with fresh, local ingredients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Demi Chef de Partie in Pastry or 1+ year as Chef de Partie in an a-la-carte restaurant or luxury hotel with high quality standards.
• Diploma in food production / culinary arts or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Love for Mediterranean cuisine and passion for fresh, local ingredients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Flexible schedule; hours may vary with operational needs.
• HACCP is central to your work ethic.
• Creative, motivated and hands-on.
• International mindset with good English (Dutch preferred).
• Legally allowed to work in the Netherlands with EU/EEA passport or valid permit.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food production meets our quality and timely standards.
• Developing, producing and presenting Prins & Aap a la carte items with the team.
• Preparing and presenting pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods per Hyatt and Prins & Aap standards.
• Taking a leadership role in the kitchen and in administrative tasks.
• Participating in stock management, hygiene standards and equipment maintenance.
• Working in and overseeing the assigned station and its staff to maintain high standards and cleanliness.
• Collaborating with other departments.
• Staying updated on seasonal and new products.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Hands-on

Schedule flexibility

HACCP

English

Dutch (ideally)

Education

Diploma in Food Production / Culinary Arts

Job description

Organization- Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht

Are you our new passionate Chef de Partie - Pastry?

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.

Organization- Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht

Summary

Are you our new passionate Chef de Partie - Pastry?

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.

Our barstro, Prins & Aap, combines a cocktail bar with a Dutch-style bistro. The award-winning staff craft classic and innovative cocktails inspired by life's biodiversity, celebrating local flavors and Dutch ingredients.

We're looking for a unique Chef de Partie

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
• Developing, producing and presenting the Prins & Aap a la carte items, together with the team
• Preparing and presenting pastries, desserts, cakes, and other baked goods in line with Hyatt and Prins & Aap quality standards;
• 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;

Qualifications

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.

Your Experience

• 2 year's work experience as Demi Chef de Partie- Pastry or 1 years as Chef de Partie in an a-la-carte restaurant or luxury hotel with high quality standards;
• A diploma in food production / culinary arts, or equivalent on-the-job training;
• A love for Mediterranean cuisine and passion for fresh, local ingredients;
• Demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to work well in a team;
• Schedule flexibility, as your work days and hours might vary according to operational needs;
• HACCP' is your middle name;
• Creativity, motivation and a hands-on mentality;
• An international state of mind, with good communication skills in English (and, ideally, in Dutch);
• Legally allowed to work in the Netherlands, holding an EU/EEA passport or a valid work permit for the country (we do not assist with Visa / permit applications).

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