Executive Chef - Full-time - nhow Rotterdam

As an Executive Chef (f/m/d), you will take on professional and disciplinary responsibility for the employees in the kitchen.

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 starting from €36 in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops. 
• Team building events, trips and holiday parties.  
• The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.  
• Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 10. 

What part will you play in creating the unforgettable? 

As an Executive Chef you are responsible for the entire kitchen and you manage your team with great enthusiasm! In this role, it is important to focus on improvements that contribute to the guest experience, efficiency in the kitchen, and on the job satisfaction of your colleagues. You coach and motivate your chefs so that they get the best out of themselves. In addition, you ensure that dishes meet NH-standards and you show your creative side frequently.  

You coordinate the execution of the work within the various departments of the kitchen (breakfast, lunch, dinner and M&E), you place the orders, maintain stock and you monitor compliance with regulations in the field of health & safety, working conditions, and HACCP work and presentation methods. You are also responsible for changes in the menus and for the development of recipes, calculations and cost of sales. In this role you maintain close contact with the Food & Beverage Manager and other members of the hotel management team to ensure a smooth hotel operation.

What makes you the perfect fit for this bold journey?  

• Helping guests puts a big smile on your face. The ‘always a pleasure’ mentality is second nature for you, and you are happy go the extra mile for our guests; 

• You have at least 3 years’ experience as Sous Chef in a restaurant or hotel and you cannot wait to manage the kitchen; 
• You are a team player who can multitask, and you have strong communicational skills. You know how to convey your passion for the kitchen and food with your team; 
• You want to learn more in the field of Human Resources, budgets and planning and you have a good command of the English language. 

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!