A Day in the Life
As a Sous Chef at Rosewood Amsterdam, your day begins by collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless operations. You’ll oversee your section, ensuring dishes meet the highest standards of quality and presentation, while also contributing to menu development. Throughout the day, you’ll supervise and train culinary associates, monitor inventory, and uphold hygiene standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Whether it’s crafting innovative recipes, leading a team, or ensuring a smooth service, your role is integral to the success of the culinary department. At the end of the day, you’ll take pride in creating memorable meals that delight guests.
Job Summary
The Sous Chef is a leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in managing culinary operations, supervising the team, and contributing to the creation of innovative menus. This role ensures the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience:

• Provide courteous and professional service to guests and internal colleagues.
• Handle guest and associate inquiries, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolutions.
• Collaborate on the creation of dishes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance guest dining experiences.
• Maintain positive interactions with guests and colleagues, fostering strong relationships.

Operational Excellence:

• Organize and supervise kitchen operations to ensure timely and high-quality food production.
• Ensure dishes are prepared consistently, following recipes and brand standards.
• Assist in menu planning, incorporating fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
• Monitor HACCP checklists, enforce sanitation standards, and train associates on food safety protocols.
• Conduct monthly inventory and control food and material stocks to minimize waste.
• Introduce and test new menu items, aligning with market trends and guest preferences.

Finance and Administration:

• Collaborate on innovative recipes to maximize outlet revenues and profitability.
• Analyze food costs, assign prices to menu items, and maintain cost-effective operations.
• Prepare and update departmental operations manuals and other relevant documentation.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Train and mentor culinary associates, ensuring they develop the skills to excel in their roles.
• Foster a supportive and flexible team environment, focusing on associate growth and success.
• Participate in daily meetings to communicate updates, provide feedback, and ensure smooth operations.

Group Standards:

• Uphold Rosewood’s brand integrity, culture, vision, and mission in all culinary operations.
• Respond to guest feedback and implement changes to exceed expectations.

Skills & Qualifications
Experience:

• Culinary education preferred, with certification as required by local law.
• 3-5 years of culinary supervisory experience in luxury hotels or fine-dining establishments.

Skills:

• Expertise in international and local cuisine, with a creative approach to menu development.
• Strong understanding of food sanitation standards and HACCP regulations.
• Proficiency in standard software applications and hotel systems.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.

Personal Qualities:

• A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• A team-oriented mindset with strong mentoring and leadership abilities.
• High standards of hygiene, professional appearance, and punctuality.

Why Rosewood Amsterdam?
As a Sous Chef, you’ll lead a dynamic and talented culinary team at Rosewood Amsterdam. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate with menus, mentor aspiring chefs, and contribute to world-class dining experiences. Join a globally recognized luxury brand where your creativity and leadership will thrive.
Social Impact
At Rosewood Amsterdam, we are committed to making a positive impact within our hotel and the wider community. Through our "Rosewood Impacts" program, we engage in social responsibility initiatives that focus on the well-being of our associates, the environment, and the local community. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a family that values respect, collaboration, and giving back.
Legal Requirements
Applicants must have EU citizenship or a valid work permit for the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

Our intimate retreat will feature 134 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, many of which will offer breathtaking views of the surrounding canals, tranquil courtyards, and the city’s historic rooftops. Guests will delight in three distinctive dining experiences, rejuvenate in the serene environment of Asaya, our signature spa, and enjoy state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool.

For memorable gatherings and events, our hotel will offer a selection of beautifully appointed spaces, including a grand 3,000-square-foot ballroom, all equipped with the latest in audio-visual technology and bathed in natural light. The design throughout the hotel will honor the rich history of the building while offering modern luxuries, creating a seamless flow between contrasting yet complementary spaces.

The heart of our public areas will be the inviting lobby lounge, featuring a curated library with legal tomes, artful photographs, and unique artifacts. Guests can unwind in this sophisticated setting, overlooking our three distinct, lushly landscaped courtyards, each providing a peaceful oasis amidst the vibrancy of Amsterdam.