About this role
DISCOVER THIS WAYAs Sous Chef at CIMA Rooftop Bar, you are right in the heart of one of the hotel's most vibrant concepts. High above Amsterdam, CIMA brings together bold, Mexican-inspired flavours, great drinks and a lively rooftop atmosphere.Working closely with the Executive Chef for the hotel and the wider culinary team, you will help run the day-to-day kitchen operation at CIMA. You will be hands-on during service, support and guide the team and make sure every dish leaving the kitchen matches the energy and quality of the rooftop.What are your responsibilities?Your responsibilities will include: • Support the daily kitchen operation at CIMA Rooftop Bar, ensuring smooth preparation and service throughout the day. • Lead by example during service, keeping the kitchen organised, focused and ready for busy rooftop evenings. • Support the Executive Chef with menu development, seasonal changes and new ideas that fit CIMA's bold, Mexican-inspired identity. • Guide, coach and support the kitchen team, helping create a positive environment where people work well together and enjoy what they do. • Organise mise en place, preparation and kitchen workflows to make sure the team is ready for service. • Keep an eye on stock levels, ordering, food costs and waste, and help identify practical ways to work smarter and more efficiently. • Maintain high standards of HACCP, food safety, cleanliness and hygiene at all times. • Work closely with the CIMA front-of-house and bar teams to keep communication strong and service running smoothly. • Respond to guest feedback and work with the team to continuously improve the food and overall CIMA experience. • Support special events, rooftop activations, guest shifts and other culinary projects when needed.What makes you the perfect candidate?You are a hands-on chef who enjoys the pace and buzz of a busy kitchen. You care about good food and consistency, but you also understand that a great rooftop experience is about the full picture: