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 the entire team, our #mamaloves taking guests on a culinary journey to Indonesia - experience the original dishes reminiscent to the menus on the walls of cafés in Jakarta. MAMA MAKAN is currently looking for a passionate Commis Chef! What Mama seeks: ‘Eating is a necessity, but cooking is an art’ is what Mama says. She is looking for a passionate Commis Chef who adds some flavor to the culinary restaurant experience. Someone who loves Indonesian food and everything that revolves around it. The Commis Chef is a team player and an important asset to the whole kitchen team. Someone who cooks for MAMA MAKAN guests like looking at home for his/her own guests. Your MINDSET: Confidence, energy and cleverness; A team player with a hands-on mentality who loves preparing all mise-en-place for the team; A positive attitude, enthusiasm and pro-activism; Eager to learn, a problem-solver who likes to take on challenges. What Mama has got 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 safety 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 Qualifications #mamaloves you, because… You have at least 1 year of experience working as Commis / Kitchen Assistant; You love Indonesian Cuisine, having some experience or eagerness to learn more about it; 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 do not mind working in evenings, weekends and/or holidays; 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 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 #mamaloves YOU!

Core Responsibilities

Prepare mise en place and support the kitchen team in delivering food for MAMA MAKAN guests. Contribute to an authentic Indonesian dining experience while maintaining food safety standards and working collaboratively.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of experience as a commis chef or kitchen assistant, knowledge of HACCP, and an interest in Indonesian cuisine or willingness to learn. Good English communication skills are required, Dutch is preferred, and candidates must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• 12 Free Hotel Nights Annually
• 20% Discount at Food and Beverage Outlets
• Travel Allowance
• Uniform and Safety Shoes Provided
• In-House Laundry Service
• 25 Vacation Days
• Headspace App Access
• Wellbeing Assessment Tool
• Team-Building Activities
• Sports and Wellbeing Activities
• Hotel Gym Access
• Personal Development Plan
• Hyatt Learning Platform
• International Career Opportunities