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Junior Sous Chef

Lore Group

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Culinary arts
Kitchen management
Team leadership
HACCP compliance
Staff coaching
Menu composition
Food preparation
Operational efficiency
Communication
Problem solving
Prioritization
Mentoring

Job Description

At Pulitzer Amsterdam we are true storytellers and you only have to step inside to know why! It is the home of 223 unique guest rooms, the timeless Pulitzer’s Bar, café Pulitzer Garden and the modern-Dutch restaurant Jansz., all with stories we can’t help but share.

The beating heart of Pulitzer Amsterdam is its team: motivated, passionate and genuine people with service in their veins. We are social and charming by nature, creating everlasting memories for our guests.

You Prepare, compose and lay-out culinary high quality dishes that mainly consist of fresh ingredients. Organizing and leading the work floor in the partie together with coaching and training of the Chef De Parties. The Junior Sous Chef can, in addition to running his own partie also help in at other parties and knows how to set priorities at all times in order to get everything done.

Within this position, care is taken for high guest satisfaction of the guests, Kitchen Chef, Executive Chef and has a supporting role towards the Sous Chefs and the team.

Monitor responsible use of the products/ingredients (HACCP) to contribute to process efficiency.

Within this function you have a coaching and teaching role in the team and you are the first backup and communication point for the Sous Chefs. You are an example for the team and are constantly  the father figure looking for progress in order to motivate the team to deliver better performance.

You have these competencies;

  • Compliance with the house rules
  • Able to lead a full service on the workfloor as first in line in absence of the kitchen management as first communication point for Chef de Parties and Floor managers and supervisors.
  • Compliance with the SOP’s
  • Attending desired meetings and sessions
  • Complete knowledge of the hotel
  • Promoting a positive ‘Can Do’ attitude within Pulitzer Amsterdam
  • Sharing of the ‘Pulitzer story’ storytelling
  • Carrying out any other work that can reasonably be expected of you within the hotel

Salary to be discussed during interview process

What’s in it for you?

  • Experience Stay at Pulitzer Amsterdam as part of our introduction program (overnight stay with +1 including dinner, drinks & breakfast)
  • 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
  • Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
  • Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
  • 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
  • 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
  • A yearly benefit budget of EUR180 that you can spend trough the benefits platform Alleo 
  • Possibility to lease a bike
  • 50% discount in restaurants & bars at 19 partner hotels in Amsterdam
  • Free and unlimited appointments per year with a psychologist via OpenUp
  • A monthly contribution to a pension scheme
  • A monthly travel allowance
  • A monthly clothing allowance (if applicable to your position)
  • A yearly shoe allowance
  • Possibility to take part in a Dutch language course
  • Freshly prepared meals in the canteen
  • Discount on supplemental health insurances

Location: Amsterdam

Core Responsibilities

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes and managing the kitchen floor during service. They also provide coaching and training to Chef de Parties while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lead a full service and act as a primary communication point in the absence of kitchen management. A strong commitment to team motivation, adherence to SOPs, and a 'can-do' attitude is required.

Benefits

  • Experience stay at Pulitzer Amsterdam
  • 6 complimentary nights a year at Lore Group hotels
  • Employee and family rates
  • 50% employee discount at partner hotels
  • 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
  • Yearly benefit budget of EUR 180
  • Bike lease possibility
  • Free and unlimited psychologist appointments
  • Pension scheme
  • Travel allowance
  • Clothing allowance
  • Shoe allowance
  • Dutch language course

About Lore Group

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN | INTUITIVE SERVICE | STORIES THAT LAST. Lore Group is an international hospitality company that designs, transforms, manages and operates hotel and food and drink concepts in notable cities across Europe and the United States. We deliver approachable and inspired spaces to our guests from around the world . Our diverse portfolio of award-winning properties includes Pulitzer Amsterdam, Riggs Washington DC, Sea Containers London, One Hundred Shoreditch London, Lyle Washington DC, Hotel Park Ave NYC and Kimpton de Witt Amsterdam

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