Cook - Full-time - NH Amsterdam Zuid

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training via NH Hotels University

Year-end bonus up to 100%

Employee hotel discounts

Team events and growth opportunities

Career progression within Minor Hotels

Salary based on Horeca CLA scale 6

Job summary

NH Hotels & Resorts in the Netherlands is seeking a Cook to join our bustling kitchen and create memorable dining experiences for guests.

You will prepare high-quality dishes for buffet and à la carte service, organize daily tasks, monitor stock, and support student placements, sharing your passion for cooking while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant or hotel environment.
• Genuine passion for cooking and hospitality.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, or hotel environment.
• Eager to learn, grow, and develop culinary skills.
• Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes for buffet and à la carte service.
• Plan and organize daily kitchen tasks, monitor stock levels, and order ingredients.
• Guide House of Hospitality students during placements and share cooking knowledge.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and workstation cleanliness; work with colleagues to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking passion

Team player

English language

Calm under pressure

Job description

Requisition ID7693-Posted09/25/2026-Kitchen-The Netherlands

Join our team at NH Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in upscale and midscale hospitality, renowned for our exceptional service and facilities.A brand with a strong footprint in Europe and the Americas that is beginning its adventure in Greater China.
You will have the opportunity to provide our guests with reliable experiences that combine value, location and your own human touch.You can join us in our quest to make every hotel stay remarkable by meeting the needs of guests looking for functional hotels & resorts with a natural and fresh style, doubled by friendly service.Become part of a brand that is like you: Functional, natural and down-to-earth, innovative, reliable and friendly.

As a Cook, you play an important role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Working in a dynamic kitchen environment, you prepare high-quality dishes while helping to deliver outstanding hospitality every day.

Your Benefits at NH Hotels

• Free online & offline training organized by our own Minor Hotels University Northern Europe.
• End of year bonus (up to 100% of monthly gross salary) & refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR).
• Employee rates startingfrom €36in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops.
• Team building events, trips and holiday parties.
• The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.
• Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 6.

Your Role at a Glance

As a Cook, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for both our buffet and à la carte service. You organize your daily tasks efficiently, monitor stock levels, and order ingredients when needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly. Together with your culinary responsibilities, you will play an important role in guiding House of Hospitality students during their placements, sharing your passion for cooking and helping them gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional hotel kitchen.

Working closely with your colleagues, you help maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment where teamwork and quality go hand in hand. You follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times and take pride in keeping your workstation clean and organized. No two days are the same, and your ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and maintain high standards make all the difference.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have previous experience in a restaurant or hotel environment, and you are ready for the next step in your career.
• You have a genuine passion for cooking and hospitality.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• You work well both independently and as part of a team.
• You have previous experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, or hotel environment.
• You are eager to learn, grow, and develop your culinary skills.
• You have a good command of the English language; Dutch is an advantage;

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.