Generaal vacatures in Amsterdam

Working at Okura Hotels

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five-star hotel. By stepping into our world, you will discover how Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined by our blend of Japanese and Dutch culture. Together, all employees make sure that every guest is being given the personal attention to create the most extraordinary and authentic experience. In order to achieve this, we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team. Are you great at offering the best service to guests? Are you open to new challenges and would you like to develop at one of The Leading hotels of the world in a restaurant that has been awarded no less than two Michelin stars? Then this vacancy is for you!

What to expect

The Ciel Bleu Restaurant located on the 23 rd floor of the hotel, offers a panoramic view over the city of Amsterdam and is awarded with two Michelin stars. The ultimate Ciel Bleu experience entails exceeding guests' expectations in regards to dishes as well as service.

As Chef de Rang you are responsible for offering service in Ciel Bleu Restaurant. Your tasks consist of welcoming and guiding our guests, making reservations, serving dishes and ensuring direct communication between kitchen and service staff. Your main tasks will be:

• Operational tasks in the restaurant;
• Pro-actively selling our products;
• Working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Maintaining excellent contact with guests in different languages;
• Mise and Place activities within the restaurant;
• Keeping track of restaurant reservations;
• Following guidelines with regards to safety, Arbo, hygiene and HACCP.

Don't worry, you will not work alone. Besides your own team, you will also work closely with other departments in the hotel. Only by working together can we achieve the best results. You will work 5 days a week, 7,6 hours a day. You are also available to work on public holidays.

What do we offer?

• Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extending. We want you to stay!
• Salary: Group 5. Click here for the salary scale
• Bonus: 1 week salary when the hotel reaches the budgeted GOP (Gross Operating Profit) and you get a successful yearend evaluation
• 8% holiday allowance (pro rata);
• 25 vacation days per year (pro rata).
• Compensation for National Holidays.
• Horeca CAO applies;
• General Pension Scheme of Hospitality and Catering;
• General Survivors pension;
• 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?

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:

• You have experience within restaurants in the luxury segment;
• You are flexible with regards to working hours;
• You are enthusiastic, willing to learn and a real team player;
• You have an eye for detail;
• You are fluent in English and Dutch (oral and written).

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.

• Education: MBO/HBO
• Amount of hours: TBD

Application Procedure

Below is a brief overview of our application process.