Culinary Innovator

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a world-class 5-star hotel that embodies a unique blend of Japanese and Dutch cultures. As a Breakfast Chef, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and experiences to our guests.

Main Kitchen Responsibilities

The Main Kitchen is responsible for preparing dishes and products for other departments in F&B, including Le Camelia, Room Service, Lobby Bar, and Banquet Operations. Our team strives to maintain the highest standards of quality and profitability, making it one of the largest and most successful in the Netherlands.

Breakfast Chef Role

As a Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for preparing breakfast dishes, performing mise en place activities, maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness, and developing new menu items. You will also be part of the breakfast team, manning live cooking stations in our breakfast restaurant.

Main Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

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• Preparing dishes according to standards, recipes, and planning
  
• Ensuring and maintaining the end product quality
  
• Working in line with the standards set by The Leading Hotels of the World
  
• Advising guests on their breakfast choices
  
• Being involved in guest contact
  
• Determining the quality, freshness, and shelf life of ingredients
  
• Ensuring good quality, taste, texture, and color of food items
  
• Maintaining hygiene standards
  
• Cost control
  
• Receiving, checking, and storing incoming inventory
  

Working Conditions

As part of our team, you will work in shifts throughout a 7-day workweek, with 5 days per week, 7.6 hours a day. You will be part of a dynamic team that works closely with other departments in the hotel.

What We Offer

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• Contract: 1 year, with the possibility of extending
  
• Salary: Group 5
  
• Bonus: 1 week salary when the hotel reaches the budgeted GOP level and you receive a minimum total score in your year-end evaluation
  
• 8% holiday allowance (pro rata)
  
• 25 vacation days per year (pro rata)
  
• Compensation for National Holidays
  
• Horeca CAO applies
  
• General Pension Scheme of Hospitality and Catering
  
• General Survivors pension
  
• Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam
  
• Staff discount in our restaurants (20%)
  
• Contribution to travel expenses from 10 km (one way)
  
• Study budget of €1,000
  
• Overnight stay with breakfast as a gift (2 people) after obtaining the probationary period
  

What We Expect

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who possesses the following qualities:

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• Svh or similar certification
  
• Creativity and ability to come up with new ideas
  
• Flexibility and independence
  
• Relevant work experience (1–2 years) in a reputable company
  
• Fluent English and/or Dutch (oral and written)
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  

As part of the pre-employment screening, you will be asked for a minimum of two positive references.

About Us

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a world-class hotel that offers an exceptional experience to our guests. We are committed to providing a great workplace and offer a range of benefits to our employees.