Lead Sous Chef – Seasonal Middle Eastern Cuisine

Mandarin Oriental Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform and laundry

Pension contributions

Travel allowance

F&B discount card

Discounted stays

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Ottolenghi kitchen, plan menus, oversee all food preparation, hygiene and cost control, and supervise the kitchen team. You will work with 6–8 chefs on shift, ensure highest quality and precise execution, and uphold HACCP standards while maintaining cost efficiency.

Fluency in English is required; evenings and weekend shifts are expected; the hotel offers career progression, staff benefits and access to a luxury

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a leadership role as Sous Chef.
• Ability to lead a team of 6-8 chefs on shift.
• Experience in inspired Middle Eastern cooking cuisine (Ottolenghi concept preferred).
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken) and HACCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the internal organisation of the Ottolenghi kitchen, including planning menus, overseeing all aspects of food preparation, hygiene and cost control.
• Supervise the Ottolenghi kitchen team.
• Deliver highest levels of quality and precision, preparing dishes in line with recipes and standards.
• Maintaining highest levels of hygiene and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cooking skills

HACCP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Ottolenghi kitchen, plan menus, oversee all food preparation, hygiene and cost control, and supervise the kitchen team. You will work with 6–8 chefs on shift, ensure highest quality and precise execution, and uphold HACCP standards while maintaining cost efficiency.

Fluency in English is required; evenings and weekend shifts are expected; the hotel offers career progression, staff benefits and access to a luxury