Key Skills

Job Description

Sous Chef – Banqueting, Breakfast & Afternoon Tea At the Amstel Hotel, we are seeking a passionate and driven Sous Chef to lead our banqueting, breakfast, and afternoon tea operations, while supporting our à la carte kitchen when required. This is a pivotal role within our culinary brigade, combining operational leadership with creativity and a sharp eye for detail. What is the role? As Sous Chef, you will take ownership of a diverse and dynamic part of our kitchen operation. From elegant afternoon teas to high-volume banqueting and refined breakfast service, you ensure every dish reflects the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. You will: Lead, organize and execute banqueting, breakfast, afternoon tea preparations and employee meals Support the à la carte kitchen during peak or strategic moments Supervise mise en place, production, and service execution Coach, train, and inspire the kitchen team Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards Contribute to menu development in collaboration with the Executive Chef Manage stock, ordering, and cost control within your area Oversee staff planning and daily task allocation You will act as a key link between the Executive Chef and the team, ensuring smooth operations and a consistently exceptional guest experience. Your Profile Proven experience in a luxury or high-volume environment Strong leadership skills with a hands-on mentality Highly organized, stress-resistant, and quality-driven Passion for both refined dining and large-scale operations Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control Fluent in English What do we offer: A pleasant and collegial working environment in which own initiative is appreciated Travel allowance for a commuting distance of more than 5 km When you join us, you'll have access to Alleo. You can choose whether to opt for a discount on your gym membership or vouchers for your favorite online store. The choice is entirely up to you. We also use Alleo to recognize your efforts. If you take over a shift or earn a little extra appreciation, you'll receive extra money in the Alleo app that you can spend on something that suits you. Employee discount on the worldwide 6500+ hotels of InterContinental Hotels Group 50% discount on the F&B at 20 partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card Personalized support that matches your ambitions so that you can make a great start, be involved, and grow. Join us at the Amstel Hotel and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. The Amstel Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We exclusively consider responses from candidates who possess eligibility to work within the Netherlands / EU.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate banqueting, breakfast, afternoon tea, and employee meal operations, while supporting the à la carte kitchen as needed. Supervise preparation and service, develop the team and menus, and manage food safety, staffing, stock, and costs.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience in a luxury or high-volume kitchen and strong, hands-on leadership skills. They should be organized, resilient, quality-focused, knowledgeable about kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control, and fluent in English.

Benefits

• Commuting Allowance
• Gym Membership Discount or Online Store Vouchers
• Recognition Rewards
• Employee Discount at IHG Hotels
• Food and Beverage Discounts at Partner Hotels
• Personalized Career Support