About the role:
As our Sous Chef in the Banqueting kitchen you will be responsible for the internal organisation of the banqueting kitchens, including the planning of menus, overseeing all aspects of food preparation, hygiene and cost control. You will be in direct contact with the Banqueting sales and operational departments and together you deliver the highest level of service to our guests. You will supervise the Banqueting kitchen team of 2-3 Chefs. Within your role you show great leadership, cooperation and flexibility in this very dynamic department.

In return, you will receive an array of iconic benefits, such as:

• 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 giveaways and a 50% contribution to your pension fund;
• Travel allowance of €0,21 per kilometre for distances of 5 kilometres or more;
• F&B Discount – 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 Banqueting kitchen is equipped for all sizes of events and meetings. The secondary kitchen is located in the glass building, and is used for plating and garnishing when hosting large banquets.

Events are from 6 up to 150 covers per meeting room, so no day is the same. With no set menu, the variety of cuisines is broad and in order to please each and every guest, you can make everything from a Croque Monsieur up to Lobster Thermidor.

To be a successful Sous Chef Banqueting, you will have:

• A passionate and quality-driven approach to cooking;
• Experience in a similar banqueting position;
• Leadership and planning capabilities;
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English language (written and spoken);
• Familiar with hygiene code and HACCP regulations;
• Ability to work evenings and weekend shifts.

Are we your next destination?
Apply through this website and let us know why you are interested! We look forward to seeing your application. For any questions, reach out to us via +31 (0)20-570 0042 or recruitment@conservatoriumhotel.com.

Please ensure eligibility to work in the Netherlands and secure housing in Amsterdam prior to applying. Due to high application volume, we will respond only to candidates meeting these criteria. By applying for this vacancy, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data for the purpose of recruitment and selection. Your information will be used solely for assessing your suitability for the position and will be kept confidential. If you wish to withdraw your consent or request the deletion of your data at any time, please contact recruitment@conservatoriumhotel.com.