Head Chef LuminAir

Always wanted to work in the largest hotel in the center of Amsterdam?

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station offers great views, exceptional service and vibrant food & beverage outlets and is currently looking for Head Chef LuminAir to join the Kitchen team.

Our hotel features an award-winning rooftop bar & terrace, pop-up restaurant Eastwood Beer & Grill, a Lobby Bar including our own in-house library, our own Eastwood Coffee Store, Amsterdam's most extensive breakfast buffet, fifteen versatile meeting rooms and 557 guest rooms.

Exciting news Our hotel is in the midst of an extensive renovation, including the rebranding and repositioning of all Food & Beverage spaces throughout 2024. LuminAir, our rooftop bar, has already undergone an impressive rebrand and has reopened in June 2023. Stay tuned for further enhancements, including the redesign of our room inventory, as part of this comprehensive project

​Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Look no further

And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton service yourself, worldwide and at a discount

• Are you creative and an “out of the box” thinker?
• Do you want to serve the best bar bites and walking dinners in town together with an international culinary team?
• Do you know what it takes to inspire your team to create exceptional culinary experiences every time?
• As a team leader, are you supportive and inclusive?

If so, the Head Chef LuminAir is tailor-made for you

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Head Chef LuminAir , you will:

1. Excellent Food & Beverage

• Partner with the Food & Beverage team to create attractive F&B concepts, menus, products and promotions that drive revenue and profit.
• Deliver high-quality, well-presented food and to meet Guests’ needs- and Instagram feeds
• Champion Hilton’s sustainability goals through local sourcing use of seasonal products and minimizing food waste.

2. Exceptional Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining consistent high product knowledge within the F&B Team.
• Ensure food allergies and dietary requirements are treated with absolute seriousness and that all working areas are kept clean and tidy to prevent cross-contamination. Actively follow-up on HACCP standards.
• Review and act on Guest feedback, adapting and creating new dishes for various menus.
• Enhance the hotel’s image through online reputation management for F&B, driving positive reviews on key platforms and websites.

3. Great Working Environment .

• Lead, develop and inspire the rooftop kitchen team; create an inclusive environment where all Team Members can thrive and achieve their professional goals
• Practice great people management, from recruitment to training and succession, planning and recognition. Assist the Executive Head Chef in the training of all staff in compliance with procedures.
• Develop an efficient F&B Operations workforce plan to identify current and future needs based on forecast business volumes, budgets and HR guidelines.
• Communicate well and often, build great relationships with key stakeholders.

4. Day-to-Day Essentials

• Prepare and supervise the mise-en-place activities for all relevant menus and work in the daily operations of the rooftop kitchen.
• Guide and supervise in the processes of food cost controlling, ordering and waste controlling.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Make sure kitchen operations strictly comply with all regulations (including health, safety and hygiene, food safety certification, licensing) and that potentially hazardous situations are identified, reported and corrected. Report and control maintenance of appliances and surroundings.
• Work with the purchasing team to select suppliers and create efficient purchasing processes, whilst being environmentally aware.
• Keep up to date with what is happening in F&B – current and future trends, markets, ingredients, competitors and suppliers – to drive innovation.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about food, with at least 3 years’ experience as a (Junior) Sous Chef (or strong experience) and is in the possession of a current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification. Knowledge of the current food trends, the possession of a SVH Mentor Certificate and/or the possession of an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Commercial focus, with a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional business performance and results.
• Inspirational leadership and people management skills, experienced in leading, developing and motivating a large international team and working effectively with other departments. Strong coaching and problem-solving skills are needed within this role as well. You are able to work on your own and within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and being able to deliver a compelling message for the right audience, from team briefings, to inter-departmental messages and meetings, to business presentations.
• Guest focus, maintaining the highest standards of service and quality to create memorable guest experiences.
• Effective relationship management skills to build good working relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally, including suppliers, other departments and corporate representatives.
• The right certifications including NVQ Level 4, & Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required within this rol
• Creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and focused under pressure.

The perfect candidate is fluent in English (Dutch language skills would be an advantage).

Equally important, what do we offer?

Being part of our team as Head Chef LuminAir means becoming a team member for one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Because taking care of our team is our top priority

You will notice this by the following, among other things:

• A competitive salary
• Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels ( 7,000 destinations) around the world
• The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members
• Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University
• Global career opportunities
• Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self
• Travel reimbursement starting at 0 km
• A pleasant, international work environment
• The best staff parties
• 50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets
• Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the Black Card scheme
• 50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands
• Possibility to lease an e-bike at a very favorable rate
• Free use of our fitness centre

Job: Culinary

Title: Head Chef LuminAir

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AI3L

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