Always wanted to work in the largest hotel in the center of Amsterdam?
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At DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, we are looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our talented Kitchen team.
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Our hotel offers the award-winning rooftop bar & terrace LuminAir, the vibrant new WE ARE EDN restaurant and bar, Amsterdam’s most extensive breakfast buffet, and in-house LOT61 coffee store. Our recently refurbished 557 guest room and 15 versatile meeting rooms, make our hotel a dynamic and exciting place to work.
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Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Look no further! And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton yourself, worldwide and at a discount!
Who are we looking for / What will you be doing?
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As our Kitchen Manager, you act as the right hand of our Executive Head Chef. Passion for quality, fresh ingredients and the delivery of exceptional dishes are of paramount importance to us. That makes this a fantastic opportunity to take on a position in which you can show your leadership skills, but also express your passion for the profession.
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You will be responsible for controlling costs and for maintaining the guidelines in the preparation of the dishes from a quality and food safety perspective. Besides the dishes coming out of the restaurants and bars, you will oversee the purchasing and stewarding teams. In addition to these operational tasks, there will be some administrative tasks for you to carry out such as scheduling your teams and checking orders. Naturally, collaboration and flexibility with other departments of the hotel is also expected, as well as proficiency in English and Dutch. Other languages are a benefit.
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WE ARE EDN is a new all-day dining experience and draft bar with a real heart and a big conscience. Our own small slice of paradise, where guests of all ages can enjoy honest, feel-good food and drink in a joyful, nurturing and relaxing environment that honours nature’s bounty. Our wholesome, planet-conscious menu combines comforting and familiar global dishes with lip-smacking local specials, all crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients and rooted in sustainability.
\n\nIn addition to WE ARE EDN, you are also responsible for the food offering in LuminAir (aka THE BAR ABOVE AMSTERDAM), an inspiring destination from day to night, set in an ever-changing space. Here your organizational skills will be tested and you can demonstrate your ability to perform in a busy, dynamic environment.
\n\nAdditionally, you will also take care of the food in our varied breakfast, banqueting and craft coffee store LOT61. Despite having various outlets, all of them are similar in the fact that we try to use sustainable and local ingredients in all the dishes.
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With a young team of about 35 chefs, there is room for everyone, and you could be the addition we're looking for to make our team even better!
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What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate has previous experience in leading restaurants or hotels and has demonstrated success as a Senior Sous Chef or equivalent position. You are ready to take the next step in your career, and would like to show your creativity in the kitchen.
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To successfully fulfil this role it is important that you master the following skills:
\n\nMinimum of 3 years experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong experience as a Sous Chef\nExcellent knowledge of food\nAffinity with local and seasonal products\nCoaching and problem solving skills\nThe ability and desire to motivate a team\nExcellent communication skills\nObtained Basic Food Hygiene Certification\nA positive and proactive attitude\nAbility to work under pressure\nGood task delegation skills\nAbility to enforce hotel security, fire regulations and all health, safety and food safety legislations within the kitchen team\nAbility to manage purchasing and stewarding departments\n\n\n
Equally important, what do we offer?
Being part of our team as a Kitchen Manager means becoming a team member for one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Especially because taking care of our team is one of our top priorities!
You will notice this, among other things, through the following:
\n\nA competitive salary\nHilton Team Member benefits, which means overnight stays from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels all over the world (+7,000 possible destinations!)\nThe opportunity to offer Friends & Family discount rates for Hilton hotels to 30 Friends & Family members\nGrowth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University\nTravel allowance starting at 0 km\nWellness initiatives to help you develop and be your best self\nA pleasant, international working environment\nThe best staff parties \n50% F&B discount in our outlets\nUp to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam that are affiliated with the Black Card scheme\nPossibility to lease an e-bike at a very favorable rate\nFree use of our 24/7 fitness centre\n