Breakfast Sous Chef Ottolenghi

Mandarin Oriental; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Discounted stays at properties

Supplements for staff meals

Travel allowance

Health insurance discounts

Yoga sessions with trainers

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in Amsterdam is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Ottolenghi kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality cooking and a minimum of two years' experience in a leadership role.

As a Sous Chef, you will supervise a team of chefs, manage kitchen operations, ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and cost control. This role offers excellent career progression within a luxury global hotel brand.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a leadership role as Sous Chef.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the internal organisation of the Ottolenghi kitchen.
• Supervise the Ottolenghi kitchen team.
• Deliver highest levels of quality and precision.
• Maintain highest levels of hygiene and cost control.

Skills

Passionate and quality-driven approach to cooking

Teamwork

Good knowledge of English

Familiar with hygiene code and HACCP regulations

Experience in Middle Eastern cooking

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the internal organisation of the Ottolenghi kitchen, including the planning of 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.
• Maintain 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• A salary in scale VII of the Dutch Horeca CAO.
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand.
• 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.

Team Structure

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. We take pride in a longstanding track record of sustainable practices woven into every layer of our company.