Temporary Executive Sous Chef - nhow hotel Amsterdam

Are you the Sous Chef who has a passion for culinary creations, refined ingredients, and who enjoys the vibrant atmospheres of nhow Amsterdam RAI, ‘the cultures hub’? 

social hub. design hotel. the place to be.  

nhow Amsterdam RAI is a social and multicultural hub for globetrotters, business travelers, and Amsterdam locals. The iconic building, facing the various wind directions, symbolizes the melting pot the city of Amsterdam has always been and continues to be. The impressive 91-metre-tall building is located in the Zuidas district, right next to the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, offering its guests a dynamic headquarters and home base.  

For this iconic social hub, we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Executive Sous Chef who is available for short-term asignment and who is ready to take part in this large dynamic design hotel. The kitchen is located on the 17th floor and with its unique location and the view, it is one of the highest located professional kitchens in Amsterdam. The kitchen services the breakfast buffet of up to 900 covers, the room service, all day bar menu, evening restaurant ala carte, and the banqueting. The team of the kitchen consists of the Executive Head Chef, the Executive Sous Chef, Banqueting Sous Chef, Breakfast Chef, and a brigade of Chef de Parties, Commis and Stewards. The core team has 15 members that are supported by the pool of flex-chefs. 

What’s in it for you (spoiler: a lot!)     

• Free online & offline training organized by our own University; 

• End of year bonus (up to 100% of monthly gross salary) & refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR);  

• Employee rates differing from 36 euros in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops; 

• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to 30 km distance from work each way; 

• Welcome @ Work; dine, spend the night, and have breakfast in your own hotel for 2; 

• Team building events, trips and holiday parties; 

• The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide; 

• Salary based on your experiences, as per Horeca CLA scale 8, ranging between €3,098 – €3,777.

What makes you the perfect fit for this bold journey?    

• You are an experienced (Junior) Sous Chef with a passion for products, dishes and you enjoy leading a multi-outlet teams, 

• You are an enthusiastic team player; your energetic appearance is contagious! 

• You get energy from delivering a great experience for guests, 

• You are ready for the next step in your career. You feel at home in the kitchen and can't wait to show your talents as a Sous Chef in all areas, 

• You have a good command of English; understanding Dutch is an advantage, 

• You are a team player with good communication skills and a passion for delivering great guest experiences. 

What part will you play in creating the unforgettable? 

As Executive Sous Chef you will come in to support us for 4-8 months. Together with the Executive Chef, you are the driving force behind the kitchen team. You know how to get the best out of your team members, and you ensure a culinary experience for every guest. You actively assist with cooking, and you support the Chef with various projects to improve processes in the kitchen. You contribute to changes in the menu, update recipes and make food calculations. You assist the chef with activities such as scheduling, complying with and checking hygiene procedures, managing the kitchen stock, and placing orders.