MR PORTER AMSTERDAM - Sous Chef

THE ENTOURAGE GROUP; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Annual in-house experience

Hotel staff discounts

Staff discount 25%

Retail discount XBANK

Collective discount Fitness NL

Free bootcamp

Refer a friend bonus

Paid moving day

Lifestyle coaching

Job summary

MR PORTER Amsterdam, part of The Entourage Group, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leading kitchen team. You will support the Executive and Head Chef, shaping menus and maintaining the MR PORTER standard of dining excellence.

The role requires at least 1 year as a Sous Chef, strong people management, and fluent English. Amsterdam resident preferred; you’ll work in a vibrant, luxury hospitality environment with employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergencies and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management software, POS.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus.
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
• Fill in for our Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance.
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff management

Fluent English

Emergency response

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

For our amazing MR PORTER Amsterdam, we are looking for a hands‑on, passionate Sous Chef who will be a part of the leading team of our MR PORTER kitchen team. We are seeking for a Sous Chef, who will be dedicated, passionate and highly motivated to keep the MR PORTER brand on the international fine dining map. As the MR PORTER Sous Chef you will be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive and Head Chef’s specifications and guidelines. Furthermore, our ideal candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests “wow” factor and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for our Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Fluent speaking, writing in English
• Living in or nearby Amsterdam

Benefits

• In-house training
• Annual in-house experience within the Sircle Collection hotels
• Hotel staff discounts within the Sircle Collection hotels
• 25% staff discount throughout THE ENTOURAGE GROUP restaurants
• 10% retail discount at XBANK
• Collective discount at Business Fitness Netherlands
• Free bootcamp every Monday
• Refer a friend bonus
• Paid moving day
• Free lifestyle coaching

MR PORTER is a member of The Entourage Group. THE ENTOURAGE GROUP is an unexampled hospitality imperium, creating and building internationally acclaimed concepts. The brainchild of creative entrepreneur Yossi Eliyahoo ‘Hospitality Entrepreneur of 2015’, THE ENTOURAGE GROUP’s story began in Amsterdam in 2008 with the launch of MOMO, a sophisticated Asian‑fusion restaurant, bar and lounge that immediately established itself as the go‑to venue for local and international tastemakers. The success story continued with the creation of A‑list favorites such as IZAKAYA, THE BUTCHER, THE BUTCHER Social Club, SHIRKHAN, Toni Loco, THE DUCHESS, MR PORTER STEAKHOUSE and Bepita.

www.the-entouragegroup.com