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Principle responsibilities and position purpose:As a Demi Chef de Partie in the Team Member Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for hotel colleagues, ensuring th...
Organisation
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam opened its doors on May 1st 2014.Inspired by timeless Dutch history, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam brings the legendary Sincerely Elegant Service to a storied and unforgettable destination. Once wealthy patrician houses built during the Golden Age, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is situated on the Herengracht, enjoying a prime location in the city's most beautiful and oldest canal setting.
All 93 elegant spacious rooms and suites offer views over the Herengracht canal or the private courtyard garden, and feature a wealth of modern amenities and thoughtful touches to make the guest stay memorable.
Guests can dine in style in our sophisticated 2-Michelin star fine dining restaurant Spectrum, or in our Peacock Alley restaurant, where you can savour exquisite international cuisine.
The wonderful, luxurious and relaxing Guerlain Spa can be found on the ground floor. This is the first spa in collaboration with Guerlain in the Benelux region and receives yearly awards since its opening.
All these outlets and more are staffed with amazing people who are always looking for new vibrant minds to strengthen the team and together provide the Sincerely Elegant Service.
Job Description
Principle responsibilities and position purpose:As a Demi Chef de Partie in the Team Member Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for hotel colleagues, ensuring they have nutritious, delicious food that enables them to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.Your role is essential in supporting team morale, performance, and overall colleague satisfaction, creating a welcoming and motivating dining experience that reflects the appreciation and value Waldorf Astoria places on its team members.You will actively engage with colleagues, listen to feedback, and continuously strive to elevate the quality and variety of the culinary offerings.Essential functions:
- Prepares all food items according to standardized recipes, maintaining consistency and ensuring high nutritional value and taste for colleagues.
- Regularly inspects and monitors the quality and freshness of ingredients, especially fresh produce and protein items, to ensure optimal nutrition and flavor.
- Ensures all kitchen equipment and work areas are clean, hygienic, and comply with Health Department regulations, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
- Responsible for effective inventory management and portion control to minimize waste and manage budgets efficiently.
- Collaborates closely with supervisors to create menu offerings that cater to diverse dietary preferences and nutritional needs of colleagues.
- Will support the kitchen team whenever needed or required
Supportive functions:In addition to performing essential functions, this position may involve:
- General cleaning tasks using standard hotel-approved products.
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety of kitchen floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
- Assisting with the transportation and storage of supplies and equipment.
- Performing other duties as requested to support the kitchen and colleague restaurant operations.
What benefits will I receive?
- You will become a member of the GO Hilton programme, which provides reduced room rates in all our hotels WORLDWIDE, which means you can choose out of over 8,000 properties in more than 100 countries and all this not only for yourself but off course to share with your friends and family as well.
- 50% discount on Food & Beverage
- Discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners, for example Guerlain
- Cross training
- Yearly departmental team outing
- Hilton University offers more than 2500 e-learnings
We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
Job Requirements
Specific job knowledge, skill and ability:The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Solid working knowledge of various cooking methods including grilling, sautéing, frying, roasting, and steaming.
- Understanding and implementation of high sanitation standards.
- Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, steamers, and kettles.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary for recipe adherence, accurate measurement, and portion control.
- Ability to clearly communicate in English to effectively interact with colleagues and supervisors.
- Manual dexterity required for using kitchen tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Physical ability to lift and transport items up to 100 lbs and stand continuously during shifts.
- Capability to perform tasks effectively within varying temperature environments.
Salary and Benefits
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Ref.nr.:167778-UZP-NL-FPC-280415 - RT182953443