About this role
Do you feel your creative juices flowing?! Because we are looking for a Sous Chef! Who are YOU? - Not just any chef; you are a Prins & Aap Sous Chef; - A natural leader who has the ability to motivate and train those around him/her; - Passionate about creating special menus, suggesting alternative items, and minimizing waste; - By adding some personal flavor and touch, you do not back away from any administrative tasks, controlling food budgets and monitoring food costs. What does the ROLE entail? - Handling any guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily; - Displaying excellent knowledge of all available products in the market, and buying locally fresh products wherever possible; - Checking incoming food products, ensuring all matches order sheets and receiving records; - Ensuring wastage is kept minimal and that all recipes are correct and up-to-date; - Closely monitoring section requirements, ordering food items in time and in the right quantity; - Observing methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner; - Estimating food consumption and purchases or requisitions of foodstuffs and kitchen supplies; - Assisting in devising special dishes and developing innovative recipes. What WE bring to the table: General Perks: - A great place to work in lovely Amsterdam center. In the middle of the iconic Prinsengracht canal. - An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best; - 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets. - Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel. - Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house. - 25 Vacation days Wellbeing: “Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is