Sous Chef

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five-star hotel. By stepping into our world, you will discover how Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined by our blend of Japanese and Dutch culture. Together, all employees make sure that every guest is being given the personal attention to create the most extraordinary and authentic experience. In order to achieve this, we are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef for our Ciel Bleu kitchen to strengthen our team. Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you open to new challenges and would you like to develop at one of The Leading hotels of the world in a restaurant that has been awarded no less than two Michelin stars? Then this vacancy is for you! What to expect Ciel Bleu restaurant offers panoramic views of the city of Amsterdam from its 23rd floor and has been awarded two Michelin stars. The ultimate Ciel Bleu experience involves exceeding our guests' expectations, not only with regard to service, but also to our dishes. The ambition is high: achieving the highest possible is one of our goals and this is only possible with good organization within the kitchen. As Sous Chef you are, together with the Executive Chef and Manager and the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for the daily management in the kitchen. As Sous Chef you will take over the tasks of the Chef in his/her absence. You will be responsible for the conception and preparation of various dishes at a high level, the execution of mise en place activities, the cleaning of the kitchen, the optimal functioning of the assigned partie and the development of new items on the menu. Your main tasks will be: - Direct and coach student chefs, (demi-) chef de parti's and junior sous chef; - Contributing to the renewal of the menu, the development of recipes and the optimization of work processes; - Preparing and preparing dishes in accordance with the set standards, recipes and planning; - Supervising the quality and progress ...