Demi Chef de Partie - Full-Time - Selva Amsterdam

Hesperia group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Year-end bonus

Refer-a-friend bonus

Dutch CAO salary scale

Hotel stays and discounts

Staff discounts

Company gym access

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

Selva at nhow Amsterdam RAI is seeking an ambitious Demi-Chef-de-Partie to join a vibrant kitchen team. You will contribute to creative Latin American dishes and work in a high-level environment with a tropical influence on the rooftop overlooking Amsterdam.

As a DCDP you will support the CDP, uphold HACCP standards, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. The role offers opportunities for growth and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Able to speak and understand English.
• Willing/able to work evenings (Selva open 17:30–22:30).
• Knowledge of health, safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Humility and strong team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting dishes according to Selva standards.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie and kitchen leadership team.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of dishes.
• Storing daily products per HACCP guidelines.
• Keep the kitchen tidy and organized.
• Assist in completing dishes for guests.

Skills

Ambition to become CDP

Team player

English speaking

Job description

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Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location:

Amsterdam, NL The Netherlands

Are you a fan of unconventional lifestyles and distinctive design? Become part of the nhow brand, with hotels inspired by their destination's vibe, becoming a distinctive, ground-breaking and iconic hub in key destinations across Europe and Latin America. Join a team with a Millennial and Gen Z mindset, eager to live story-worthy experiences and ready to inspire you to create your own.

Selva - “Another name for the Amazon, the lungs of the earth”

Are you an ambitious Demi-Chef-de-Partie (DCDP) looking for a new job opportunity? We are looking for an ambitious and passionate kitchen professional to join our kitchen team. As a DCDP, your main responsibility will be to amaze our guests with your culinary creations.

Working in the kitchen of Selva means cooking in a dynamic and high-level environment where creativity, quality and guest experience come together every single day. This is not a standard hotel kitchen. Selva combines tropical South American influences, vibrant energy and refined dining in one of Amsterdam’s most unique and award-winning rooftop locations. You become part of a passionate kitchen team where teamwork, development and pride in the product are central, while working in an inspiring setting overlooking the city skyline.

Why this role stands out:

• Working in one of Amsterdam’s most exciting rooftop restaurants
• A creative kitchen inspired by South American flavours
• International guests and colleagues
• Career growth opportunities within Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
• A modern and professional kitchen environment
• A supportive and ambitious culinary team culture
• Easy accessibility by public transport and car

What's in it for you (spoiler: a lot!)

• Working in open kitchen with a great view and kind and supportive team;
• 4-day work week of 10 hours per day;
• A year-end bonus for every employee with a maximum of 100% of your monthly gross salary.
• Refer-a-friend bonus of € 500,- gross;
• Salary scale 5 of the Dutch CAO, depending on your experience it will be between €2,505,- and €2,821,-
• Welcome @ Work: dine, spend the night, and have breakfast in your own hotel.
• Spend the night in our hotels all over the world for €36,- or €72,- per night and enjoy a 30% discount in our restaurants/bars;
• Discounts up to 25% for your friends & family.
• Discounts in all kinds of (web) shops.
• Stay fit with our Company Fitness, Bicycle- and Sports Plan.
• As an employee of nhow Amsterdam RAI, you can make free use of our hotel gym with a view!
• From short (training) courses to internal trainings, NH University is your internal training institute. In addition, when you are ready for the next step in your career, we offer plenty of internal career opportunities in The Netherlands and abroad.

What part will you play in creating the unforgettable?

As Selva is inspired by tropical and Latin American cuisine, it is important that our culinary brigade uses traditional and cutting-edge techniques along with seasonal and honest ingredients. The menu consists of traditional Latin American ingredients and recipes such as ceviche, chimichurri, aguachile, picanha, and more. At Selva, we are using a charcoal grill to offer different taste profiles in our menu. As the DCDP in this international environment, you will be assisting the CDP with their section.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting dishes according to Selva standards
• Supporting the Chef de Partie and kitchen leadership team
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of dishes
• Properly storing your daily products in line with HACCP;
• Maintain your kitchen area tidy and organized;
• You will be part of completing dishes for the guests

What makes you the perfect fit for this bold journey?

• Ambition to become CDP;
• You have worked at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen;
• You are willing/able to work evenings (Selva is open daily 17.30-22.30);
• You have worked and understand the relevant health, safety, and hygiene standards in line with the current HACCP guidelines;
• You are humble team player, there is no space for strong ego at Selva;
• You can speak and understand English.

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