Assistant Executive Chef - Full-time - NH Zandvoort

Join our team at NH Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in upscale and midscale hospitality, renowned for our exceptional service and facilities. A brand with a strong footprint in Europe and the Americas that is beginning its adventure in Greater China. 
You will have the opportunity to provide our guests with reliable experiences that combine value, location and your own human touch. You can join us in our quest to make every hotel stay remarkable by meeting the needs of guests looking for functional hotels & resorts with a natural and fresh style, doubled by friendly service. Become part of a brand that is like you: Functional, natural and down-to-earth, innovative, reliable and friendly.

As an Assistant Executive Chef (f/m/d), you support the Executive Chef in leading the daily kitchen operation while ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and teamwork. This position offers development opportunities and the chance to grow into an Executive Chef role.

Your Benefits at NH Hotels

• 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 7. 

Your Role at a Glance  

• Lead and supervise your kitchen section and support the Executive Chef
• Ensure high‑quality preparation, cooking, and presentation of all dishes
• Organize daily operations, assign tasks, and monitor workflow and qualityMaintain strong communication with the service team, especially during busy operations and events
• Train, guide, and support new colleagues, students, and apprenticesAssist in menu development, recipe testing, and improvement of work methods
• Manage ordering, stock control, and deliveries according to FIFOSafeguard HACCP, safety, hygiene, and brand standards at all times

What Makes You a Great Fit   

• Creating exceptional experiences comes naturally to you—hospitality is part of who you are.
• You have at least two years of experience as a Sous Chef and a passion for high‑quality cuisine.
• Busy service doesn’t stress you out, you stay calm and ensure quality in every dish.
• You’re proactive, curious, and love bringing new ideas to the kitchen.
• You have a good command of the English language; Dutch is a plus.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.