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Sous Chef - Sazanka Kitchen
Be part of Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Step into a world where culinary craftsmanship and refined hospitality come together. At Hotel Okura Amsterdam, you will be part of an international team inspired by the Japanese philosophy of omotenashi hospitality from the heart.
At Sazanka, guests experience the artistry of Japanese Teppan cuisine in an intimate and elegant setting. Here, exceptional ingredients, spectacular live cooking, and genuine hospitality create unforgettable dining moments.
As part of The Leading Hotels of the World, you will work in a setting where excellence is the standard and innovation is encouraged.
Your Role
As Sous Chef at Sazanka, you will play a key role in leading the kitchen team and maintaining the exceptional standards.
You will support the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing daily kitchen operations, guiding and developing the culinary team, and ensuring every dish is prepared with consistency, creativity, and precision. From coaching chefs on refined cooking techniques and presentation to contributing to menu development and operational excellence, you will help create an extraordinary dining experience for every guest.
Working in the unique world of teppanyaki cuisine, you will combine leadership with craftsmanship while inspiring your team in a dynamic international environment.
What We Offer
When you join Hotel Okura Amsterdam, you become part of a family that cares about your well-being, growth, and ambitions.
- Contract: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension
- Salary: Scale VII
- Bonus: 1 week’s salary when profit targets and a successful year-end evaluation are achieved
- Collective Labour Agreement: Horeca CLA applies
- Travel Allowance: From 10 km (one way)
- Vacation: 25 days per year
- Learning & Development: Access to essential training and personalised learning opportunities to support your career growth
Your Responsibilities
- Support and oversee daily kitchen operations while maintaining the exceptional standards of Sazanka
- Train, coach, and motivate kitchen associates in culinary techniques and refined presentation
- Ensure consistent food quality, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences
- Maintain HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards within the kitchen
- Assist in menu development, cost control, and the overall growth of the kitchen team
Your Profile
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a similar role within the higher-end hospitality or restaurant industry
- Completed chef education or culinary training
- Knowledge of teppanyaki cuisine is an advantage
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Creative mindset and enthusiasm for culinary innovation
- Flexible and comfortable working in an international environment
- Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
Join Our Team
You believe that exceptional dining begins with passion, teamwork, and attention to every detail.
If you are ready to bring your culinary leadership where craftsmanship and hospitality come together, we look forward to welcoming you to Sazanka at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
Application Procedure
Below is a brief overview of our application process.
Introduction via phone
Once your application has been evaluated, we will call you for a brief chat and ask you a few questions about your application. We will also explain the next steps in the application process.
First interview
In this interview, we get to know each other better. We are pleased to share information about Hotel Okura Amsterdam and the position and there is room for you to ask your questions. Of course, we are also curious about you and whether we are a match!
Second interview
In this interview, we will dive a bit deeper into the position itself as we will ask you questions about your competencies and more detailed questions about your previous experience in relation to the position.
Reference check
We will ask you to provide a reference from your previous employer(s) and we will ask them a few short questions.
Offer
Congratulations on your new position! We much look forward to welcoming you as our new colleague soon! We will call you to shortly talk you through our offer and you have the opportunity to ask your questions. After that, you will receive the offer via email.
