Key Skills

Job Description

Organization- Hyatt Regency Amsterdam Summary The restaurant MAMA MAKAN and its bar are the place to go for an authentic Indonesian all-day-dining experience. Together with our Room Service and Events team we love to take our guests on a culinary journey. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is looking for a passionate Sous Chef! What we seek: ‘Cooking with love provides food for the soul’ . We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef who will add some flavor to the culinary operations experience (Restaurant, Bar, Room Service and Events). Someone who loves food and everything that revolves around food. The Sous Chef is a leader and a team player. Someone who takes care of our guests like cooking at home for his/her own guests. Your MINDSET: Confidence, energy, creativity and cleverness; A motivated leader with hands-on mentality, who can manage the team while being able to teach and join in preparing all types of dishes; A positive attitude, enthusiasm and pro-activism; Eager to learn, not afraid of suggesting alternative menu items; A problem-solver who likes to take on challenges. What do we have to offer? General Perks: An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best; 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets; Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel. Uniform and chef's shoes provided and laundry is taken care of in house. 25 Vacation days Wellbeing: “Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose” To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “Headspace App” for all employees, free of charge as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool "Hyatt Well-Check" Social Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities Hotel gym access Development: “Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based an employee’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice” International working experience with future international transfer happily facilitated. Personal development plan, in order to reach your full potential. A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues; from e-learning to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best (example: Excel courses, Leadership series etc.). Diversity: “Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all” An International team of over 15 different nationalities Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our team. Through employee support groups (HyPride & Women@Hyatt), workshops and classroom trainings HyPride Amsterdam Video Qualifications YOUR experience: You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef, ideally in a Hotel; You have experience in a leading role in the kitchen, having supervised a team before; You have a degree in Culinary Arts / Food Production, or equivalent extensive on-the-job training; You have good language and communication skills in English, and preferably in Dutch as well; You know all about HACCP; You have a flexible schedule and you do not mind working in evenings, weekends and/or holidays; You are creative and have a hands-on mentality; You are legally allowed to work in the Netherlands, holding an EU/EEA passport or a valid work permit for the country (we do not assist with Visa / permit applications). The restaurant MAMA MAKAN and its bar, as well as our Events spaces are located inside the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam. The hotel features 211 guestrooms, including 13 suites on the beautiful Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam East. A place designed around the power of meaningful connections; a place for dynamic interactions. Do you like what you read? Please send us your CV and all the reasons why you would like to join our Culinary Team!

Core Responsibilities

The Sous Chef will lead culinary operations across the restaurant, bar, room service, and events while mentoring the kitchen team. They are responsible for maintaining high food quality standards and ensuring a positive guest experience through creative menu contributions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef, preferably in a hotel environment. A degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent training is required, along with strong knowledge of HACCP and the legal right to work in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• 12 Free nights at Hyatt hotels globally
• 20% Discounts at F&B outlets
• Travel allowance
• Uniform and chef's shoes provided
• Laundry service
• 25 Vacation days
• Headspace app access
• Hyatt well-check assessment
• Team building outings
• Sports and wellbeing activities
• Hotel gym access
• Personal development plan
• Hyatt learning platform access