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Chef de Partie

Generator

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

Key Skills

Cooking
Food Preparation
Food Presentation
Kitchen Operations
Team Training
Stock Control
Waste Control
Cost Management
Menu Development
Food Trend Awareness
Guest Service
Communication
Food Hygiene
Health and Safety Compliance
Fire Safety Compliance
Revenue Maximization

Job Description

We need an exceptional and passionate Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team in Amsterdam. If you are motivated, organised, a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. Help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand. Join Generator, be yourself. WHY GENERATOR? Generator was born in London and has grown into a global brand of social hospitality, with spaces across Europe and beyond. We’ve been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies globally, and we never stop challenging convention. Everything we do comes back to one mission: BE YOURSELF. We create safe, vibrant, seriously social spaces inspired by the cities we call home. About Generator Amsterdam Winner of the Hospitality Design Best Economy Hotel Award. Ride your bicycle along café-lined waterways, visit the most creative shops around De Pijp or just kick back by the canal and try a few cold Dutch beers. It’s pretty hard to get stressed in Amsterdam, but having a good time is easy. Generator Amsterdam is located in the up-and-coming eastern side of the city overlooking Oosterpark. This former zoological university building can accommodate 564 guests in 168 twin and quadruple rooms with incredible views on the surrounding and en-suite bathrooms. There is also one luxury apartment for six people with views of the park and a self-catered kitchen. It has flexible and spacious social areas, filled with creative design touches like glass-fronted elevators, a raised café and an outdoor terrace. We’ve turned the former lecture hall into an impressive chill-out lounge and bar, while the old library is now a relaxation and private events room. The basement and café are now dining destinations and the original boiler room has become a secret late-night bar. What You’ll Do Provide assistance to the Head Chef/Sous Chef to help ensure the smooth running of foodservice operations Create high quality food to meet guest expectations and to maintain company standards Anticipate guests’ needs and provide service to the level they require Prepare, cook and present dishes within your speciality Manage and train any commis working with you Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins Give input to the Head Chef on menu creativity with the courage to try something different and deliver innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community Keep up to date with local food trends Carry out all preparatory tasks ensuring good quality produce at all times Constantly improve product knowledge to maximize revenue and service provided Know all statutory legislation and ensure H&S and Fire Safety compliance Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description. Who You Are Love cooking Be creative, innovative & love great food Always keep cool under pressure Show commerciality with a strong passion for driving revenue Understand stock-control and keep costs to a minimum Be a ‘people person’, social and always love our guests Like getting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will Be an excellent communicator Available to work when needed You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role Your Experience Experience working within the food industry in a similar role A genuine interest and enthusiasm for food and service A passion for trending Food concepts locally and elsewhere Understand the food business and be passionate about maximising revenue WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU – Our Benefits Include 2 free nights at any Generator property globally Reduced room rates for you, your friends and your family International career opportunities, so you can travel the world while working with us A birthday holiday on top of your annual leave Fertility Treatment Support Leave: up to three days’ paid leave in any one year Company contribution towards gym membership and other health and wellbeing initiatives SO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU? Apply now, and if you have any questions, please let us know. To see what we’re all about, take a look at jobs.staygenerator.com or our social media pages. We look forward to hearing from you. Join us and help us achieve our Vision!

Core Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running foodservice operations, preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, and delivering attentive guest service. Train commis staff, manage portions and waste, contribute creative menu ideas, and maintain food hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in a similar food-industry role, enthusiasm for food and service, and an interest in local and emerging food concepts. They should be creative, commercially minded, calm under pressure, strong communicators, familiar with stock control, available as needed, and eligible to work in the EU.

Benefits

  • Two Free Nights at Any Generator Property Globally
  • Reduced Room Rates for You, Your Friends, and Your Family
  • International Career Opportunities
  • Birthday Holiday
  • Fertility Treatment Support Leave
  • Gym Membership Contribution
  • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

About Generator

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Voted by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies, Generator provides unique, experience and design-led accommodation options located in 16 destinations across Europe & the U.S. Pioneers of affordable luxury and masters of the social experience, Generator’s properties include a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars, cafes and a variety of spaces available for private hire. Be part of Generator on LinkedIn and keep up with news, moves and the latest exciting job opportunities.

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