Lead Chef de Partie: Precision, Creativity & Mentorship

Hotelprofessionals - Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform provided

50% off food & drinks

Employee room rate €60

Friends & Family discount 30%

Annual leave days + travel allowance

Overnight stay after probation

Job summary

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American is seeking a Senior Chef de Parti for Café Americain to lead a busy kitchen, mentor junior chefs, and maintain top-quality dishes with modern twists. The role involves hands-on leadership across Café Americain and Bar Americain, ensuring consistency and high standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The ideal candidate has formal culinary training, solid kitchen experience, and strong leadership abilities, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a

Qualifications

• Culinary training at least MBO Level 2 or higher.
• Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of core cooking techniques and food safety.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior chefs.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead Your Section with precision and confidence.
• Oversee mise en place and daily prep with FIFO and HACCP.
• Coach and collaborate with Sous and Head Chefs, mentor juniors.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Culinary training

Hands-on kitchen experience

Core cooking techniques

Food safety

Leadership

Team player

Flexibility

Education

MBO Level 2 or higher

Job description

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American is seeking a Senior Chef de Parti for Café Americain to lead a busy kitchen, mentor junior chefs, and maintain top-quality dishes with modern twists. The role involves hands-on leadership across Café Americain and Bar Americain, ensuring consistency and high standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The ideal candidate has formal culinary training, solid kitchen experience, and strong leadership abilities, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a