Chef de Partie - Sazanka Teppanyaki Kitchen

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international 5 star hotel. Step in our world and experience how Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined through our mix of Japanese and Dutch culture. All our colleagues ensure an authentic service and experience to all guests. In order to achieve this, we are looking for passionate Teppanyaki Chefs to strengthen our team at Sazanka Restaurant. Do you have a passion for Japanese cuisine and culture? Would you like to learn from the best and develop yourself into a skilled Teppanyaki Chef? Then this vacancy is for you!

What can you expect?

Sazanka Restaurant is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant where the chefs prepare the most delicious fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes on a hot iron griddle right at your table. Thanks to the intimate setting with shared tables, there is close interaction between the chefs and the guests. At Sazanka, you work together with colleagues from various cultures as part of a team. Top-quality ingredients are paired with an extensive selection of sakes and wines, while you deliver world-class Japanese service.

As a future Teppanyaki Chef, you will follow an intensive training program of 9 to 12 months, including 2 months of training in Japan at Hotel Okura Kobe. During this training program, you will learn from experienced Teppanyaki Chefs, under the guidance of Chef Onodera, and develop your skills in authentic Japanese cooking techniques, hospitality, and culture.

In Sazanka, you do more than just cook. You create a show, connect with guests, and contribute to an unforgettable dining experience. This training program offers you a unique opportunity to develop yourself within the world of exclusive Japanese restaurants and build a strong foundation for your culinary career.

Your main tasks are:

• Preparation: Prepare high-quality fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes using authentic Japanese cooking techniques;
• Teppanyaki: Develop your skills in cooking and presenting dishes on the hot iron griddle in front of guests;
• Guest interaction: Create an engaging and memorable experience by interacting with guests during the preparation of their dishes;
• Presentation: Ensure high-quality and appealing presentation of dishes while maintaining the standards of Sazanka;
• Hospitality: Deliver authentic Japanese hospitality and provide guests with a warm and unforgettable experience;
• Development: Follow the training program and continuously develop your culinary skills, product knowledge, Japanese cooking techniques, and understanding of Japanese culture.

What do we offer?

• Salary: Group 5: €2.630,29 gross per month based on 38 hours per week;
• Bonus: 1 week salary when the hotel reaches the budgeted GOP (Gross Operating Profit) level and you get a minimum total score of successful in your yearend evaluation;
• A unique culinary experience in a luxury five-star hotel;
• An intensive training program of 9 to 12 months;
• Two months of training in Japan at Sazanka Restaurant at Hotel Okura Kobe;
• Guidance from experienced Teppanyaki Chefs, under the guidance of Chef Onodera;
• The opportunity to learn authentic Japanese cooking techniques, hospitality, and culture;
• A great career opportunity within the world of exclusive Japanese restaurants;
• 8% holiday allowance (pro rata);
• 25 vacation days per year (pro rata).
• Compensation for National Holidays;
• We invest in your personal and professional development with a training and education budget of €1,000;
• Horeca CAO applies;
• General Pension Scheme of Hospitality and Catering;
• General Survivors pension;
• Fun and social staff events (such as the annual staff party, Sinterklaas celebration, team outings, and boot camps);
• Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
• Once a year staff discount in one of the restaurants (50%);
• Staff discount in our restaurants (20%);
• Contribution to travel expenses from 10 km (one way);
• After obtaining the probationary period, you will receive an overnight stay with breakfast as a gift (2 people), so that you can experience the hotel as a guest!

What are we asking?

Of course, we are first and foremost interested in you and what we as an employer can do for you to provide a great workplace. Nevertheless we expect from you that:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen;
• A strong passion for Japanese cuisine and culture;
• Strong social and communication skills;
• Experience with teppanyaki, knowledge of Japanese culture, or experience as a Chef de Partie is a plus;
• A strong willingness to learn and develop yourself;
• A guest-oriented attitude and passion for creating memorable experiences;
• The flexibility and commitment to complete an intensive training program, including 2 months of training in Japan.

Enthusiastic? That’s great, please apply!

Please apply via the button below, we will call you as soon as possible for a short introduction to get to know each other. A selection assessment is one component of our recruitment process. 

Important Notice Regarding Eligibility:

In accordance with Dutch immigration and employment laws, we can only consider applicants who hold a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands, or who are citizens of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. As an employer, we are required to give priority to candidates who are legally entitled to work within the European Union.