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Breakfast Chef

Hilton

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

Key Skills

Culinary preparation
Kitchen management
Team supervision
Food safety
Cost control
Inventory management
Coaching
Communication
Attention to detail
Stress management
Hygiene standards
Product knowledge

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Breakfast Chef, you’re not just overseeing the preparation of high-quality dishes – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Prepare great tasting dishes:  Ensure breakfast, buffet items, and other dishes are prepared and presented to a high quality and according to company guidelines
  • Supervise the kitchen team:  Oversee line cooks to ensure and provide support as needed in the absence of senior chefs to ensure smooth and efficient operations
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness:  Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination
  • Ensure food quality and storage compliance:  Monitor ingredient quality, ensuring proper storage and stock rotation
  • Assist with cost management:  Contribute to controlling food costs, improving gross profit margins, and meeting departmental financial targets
  • Inspire and develop the team:  Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
  • Uphold regulatory standards:  Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

We are looking for a creative Breakfast Chef with a completed vocational training. Someone who has:

  • Completed vocational training (level 3) is a plus
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a similar position
  • Excellent product knowledge and a well-developed taste palet
  • Strong communication skills
  • Perfect hygiene standards and an eye for detail
  • Passion for the profession
  • Flexible to work between Monday and Sunday
  • You are a morning person and can start at 04:15 in the morning
  • Stress-resistant and eager to learn
  • Motivated to grow within the organization
  • Good command of the Dutch and/or English language
  • In possession of a valid work and residence permit for the Netherlands

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

Core Responsibilities

The Breakfast Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality breakfast dishes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness according to company guidelines. They also supervise the kitchen team, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position and possess a completed vocational training. The role requires a morning person who is stress-resistant, detail-oriented, and capable of working flexible hours between Monday and Sunday.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities
  • Global workplace culture
  • Professional growth

About Hilton

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,600 properties and over 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 270 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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