Rooftop Mexican Cuisine Sous Chef - Lead & Elevate Service

Hotelprofessionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance up to €200

Salary per Horeca CLA scale VII

Employee referral bonus

Personal coaching

Training opportunities

Career paths

Associate Rate discounts

TakeCare wellness program

Staff party & team events

Job summary

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead and support the kitchen team at CIMA Rooftop Bar. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain high energy and quality during service in a bold, Mexican-inspired concept.

You will oversee mise en place, assist with menu ideas, and ensure HACCP standards are met while collaborating with front-of-house and bar staff for a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef or in another supervisory kitchen role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant or bar environment.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Fluent English communications.
• Legally eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily kitchen operation at CIMA Rooftop Bar, ensuring smooth preparation and service throughout the day.
• Lead by example during service, keeping the kitchen organised, focused and ready for busy rooftop evenings.
• Support the Executive Chef with menu development, seasonal changes and new ideas that fit CIMA’s bold, Mexican-inspired identity.
• Guide, coach and support the kitchen team, helping create a positive environment where people work well together and enjoy what they do.
• Organise mise en place, preparation and kitchen workflows to make sure the team is ready for service.
• Keep an eye on stock levels, ordering, food costs and waste, and help identify practical ways to work smarter and more efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of HACCP, food safety, cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Work closely with the CIMA front-of-house and bar teams to keep communication strong and service running smoothly.
• Respond to guest feedback and work with the team to continuously improve the food and overall CIMA experience.
• Support special events, rooftop activations, guest shifts and other culinary projects when needed.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

HACCP & food safety

English fluency

Food prep supervision

Job description

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead and support the kitchen team at CIMA Rooftop Bar. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain high energy and quality during service in a bold, Mexican-inspired concept.

You will oversee mise en place, assist with menu ideas, and ensure HACCP standards are met while collaborating with front-of-house and bar staff for a seamless guest experience.