Key Skills

Job Description

Senses is not just a restaurant – it’s a culinary experience in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam. In our open kitchen, the chefs create bold and artistic dishes where flavor, texture, and presentation come together in perfect harmony. Each plate is a piece of “food art,” carefully crafted to surprise and delight our guests. As a proud member of JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, Senses has earned its reputation as one of the best fine dining restaurants in the Netherlands. Guests come to us for more than a meal – they come for a sensory journey where creativity, passion, and hospitality take center stage. We are looking for a Chef de Partie who shares our passion for gastronomy and wants to grow within an ambitious and creative kitchen team. Your Role As Chef de Partie, you are responsible for your own section in the kitchen and play a key role in delivering dishes of the highest quality. Together with the Head Chef and the rest of the team, you contribute to creating a memorable dining experience for every guest. Daily Responsibilities Preparing and presenting dishes at a fine dining level. Managing your section independently, ensuring quality and consistency. Collaborating with the kitchen team to develop and refine seasonal menus. Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Coaching and supporting commis chefs and trainees. Working closely with the service team to ensure a smooth and exceptional guest experience. What We Expect From You Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fine dining restaurant. Strong technical skills and a passion for creative gastronomy. A positive, energetic and professional attitude. Team player with good communication skills in English. Living in or near the Amsterdam area. Flexible and eager to learn and grow. What We Offer Excellent salary and secondary employment conditions. A full-time position with opportunities for growth and development. A collegial, ambitious and international team. Personal training and development plan. Sponsored training to sharpen your skills and boost your career. 50% discount at Senses Restaurant, Restaurant Bakboord, and all restaurants that are part of the JRE network. The chance to work in one of Amsterdam’s leading fine dining restaurants. A workplace where passion and fun go hand in hand.

Core Responsibilities

Prepare and present fine-dining dishes while independently managing a kitchen section and maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and safety. Collaborate on seasonal menus, support and coach junior kitchen staff, and work with the service team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a fine-dining restaurant, strong technical skills, and a passion for creative gastronomy. They should be positive, professional, flexible, eager to learn, able to communicate in English, and live in or near Amsterdam.

Benefits

• Excellent Salary
• Secondary Employment Conditions
• Full-Time Position
• Growth And Development Opportunities
• Personal Training And Development Plan
• Sponsored Training
• 50% Restaurant Discount
• International Team