Sous Chef Ottolenghi

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

Sous Chef Ottolenghi

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Ottolenghi.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

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

Yotam Ottolenghi's restaurants are renowned London eateries known for vibrant, Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, offering everything from delis to full restaurants, featuring seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and colorful displays, perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

As Sous Chef we expect from you:

• Passionate and quality-driven approach to cooking;
• At least two years of experience in a leadership role as Sous Chef;
• Teamwork, being able to work closely with 6-8 chefs on shift;
• Experience in inspired Middle Eastern cooking cuisine;
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken);
• Familiar with hygiene code and HACCP regulations;
• Ability to work evenings and weekend shifts.

Our commitment to you:

• A salary in scale VII of the Dutch Horeca CAO;
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions;
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career;
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group;
• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50% contribution to your pension fund;
• Travel allowance of €0,21 per kilometer for distances of 5 kilometers or more;
• F&B Discount Card – discounts at restaurants at high-end hotels in Amsterdam;
• Discounted collective health insurance and weekly yoga sessions with our personal trainers;

Discover your role within our luxury hotel:

Our teams consist of a diverse group of talented people with a wide range of backgrounds and specialties. This committed team is united by an open work culture that celebrates individuality, emphasises performance and encourages everyone to achieve their full potential. In addition to our commitment to the highest level of service we take pride in a longstanding track record of sustainable practices woven into every layer or our company.