Sous Chef – Banqueting, Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Hotelprofessionals - Amstel Hotel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Employee discount on hotels

50% discount on F&B at partner hotels

Access to gym membership discounts

Personalized support for career growth

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Amsterdam is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead banqueting and breakfast operations while supporting the à la carte kitchen. This dynamic role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring top quality and presentation of dishes, and adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, proven experience in luxury settings, and a passion for both refined dining and large-scale operations. Join a team dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a luxury or high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on mentality.
• Passion for refined dining and large-scale operations.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute banqueting and breakfast preparations.
• Support the à la carte kitchen during peak times.
• Coach and train the kitchen team.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP and safety standards.
• Contribute to menu development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Kitchen operations knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Stress resistance

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Chef

At the Amstel Hotel, we are seeking a passionate and driven Sous Chef to lead our banqueting, breakfast, and afternoon tea operations, while supporting our à la carte kitchen when required.

This is a pivotal role within our culinary brigade, combining operational leadership with creativity and a sharp eye for detail.

What is the role?

As Sous Chef, you will take ownership of a diverse and dynamic part of our kitchen operation. From elegant afternoon teas to high-volume banqueting and refined breakfast service, you ensure every dish reflects the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

You will:

• Lead, organize and execute banqueting, breakfast, afternoon tea preparations and employee meals
• Support the à la carte kitchen during peak or strategic moments
• Supervise mise en place, production, and service execution
• Coach, train, and inspire the kitchen team
• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards
• Contribute to menu development in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Manage stock, ordering, and cost control within your area
• Oversee staff planning and daily task allocation

You will act as a key link between the Executive Chef and the team, ensuring smooth operations and a consistently exceptional guest experience.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in a luxury or high-volume environment
• Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on mentality
• Highly organized, stress‑resistant, and quality‑driven
• Passion for both refined dining and large‑scale operations
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control
• Fluent in English

What do we offer

• A pleasant and collegial working environment in which own initiative is appreciated
• Travel allowance for a commuting distance of more than 5 km
• When you join us, you'll have access to Alleo. You can choose whether to opt for a discount on your gym membership or vouchers for your favorite online store. The choice is entirely up to you. We also use Alleo to recognize your efforts. If you take over a shift or earn a little extra appreciation, you'll receive extra money in the Alleo app that you can spend on something that suits you.
• Employee discount on the worldwide 6500+ hotels of InterContinental Hotels Group
• 50% discount on the F&B at 20 partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card
• Personalized support that matches your ambitions so that you can make a great start, be involved, and grow.

Join us atthe Amstel Hoteland be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.The Amstel Hotelis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We exclusively consider responses from candidates whopossesseligibility to work within the Netherlands / EU.

Uren: Fulltime

Dienstverband: fulltime

Type vacature: Intern

Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels