Breakfast Chef - Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

Breakfast Chef - Cafe Americain at Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American Step into the spotlight at Café Americain - an iconic, Art Deco dining landmark in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling Leidseplein. We're looking for a Breakfast Chef who brings passion, precision, and creativity to every plate, leading others with skill and flair. From cold and hot buffet items to à la carte disher, you'll help shape the culinary identity of our breakfast at one of the city's most storied restaurants. Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, part of the Dalata Hotel Group, is a 4-star, 173-room hotel nestled in one of the most beautiful art nouveau buildings in the Netherlands. Home to the legendary Café Americain and stylish Bar Americain, we serve guests from around the world with a culinary experience that's as memorable as the setting.   Objective of the Role As Breakfast Chef, you'll take the lead in ensuring the hotel's breakfast offering is consistently fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. You'll oversee the cold and hot breakfast buffet, prepare à la minute egg dishes, and take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly for the most important meal of the day. You're an early bird, a team player, and someone who enjoys the buzz of a busy morning service. With your attention to detail and knowledge of quality ingredients, you'll help us set the tone for our guests' entire day while maintaining smooth, efficient service – in return, you'll get a set morning schedule to enhance your work-life balance.   Key Responsibilities Lead the Breakfast - Take ownership of the breakfast, handling breakfast operations with precision, care, and confidence - Prepare hot and cold dishes for the breakfast buffet according to established recipes and standards - Prepare and plate à la carte breakfast dishes to the highest standards, following recipes, plating guides, and chef's specifications - Conduct regular quality checks on flavour, texture, temperature, and presentation to ensure c