Pastry Chef - Amsterdam

Who are we looking for / What will you be doing? 
Join our fantastic Team as our new Pastry Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to play an integral part in working in a newly rebranded hotel, helping to shape this hotel into a destination of choice for both business and leisure travelers.

This position includes the following main tasks:

• Designing, developing and preparing new dishes for the various restaurants to create an excellent guest experience.

• Presenting new dishes to management with good substantiation.

• Managing and organizing the pastry team.

• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train staff

• Monitoring food costs

• Monitors the HACCP guidelines within the pastry and beyond if necessary.

• Monitor all stock of products and dishes.

• Prepares and plans all mis-en-place for all relevant menus and colleagues if necessary

• Is proactive in resolving guest questions in a timely and efficient manner

• Assists other departments where necessary and maintains good working relationships

• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health, safety and food safety legislation

To successfully fulfil this position we are looking for an organized, pro-active and involved Culinary enthusiast who can delight our guests with his culinary skills Therefore, we are looking for the following attitude and skills:

• Demonstrable experience as a chef in a similar role

• Organization and leadership qualities and experience

• Experience with cooking in the field of diets and allergies

• Diploma as a pastry chef or similar

• Teacher's diploma is an advantage

• Be environmentally aware

• A positive, proactive attitude

• You have good communication skills in English, both vocally and written. Any other languages would be an advantage.

Equally important, what do we offer?
Being part of our team as Pastry Chef means becoming a team member for one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Because taking care of our team is our top priority!
 
You will notice this by the following, among other things:

• A competitive salary

• Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels (+7,000 destinations) around the world

• The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members

• Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University

• Global career opportunities

• Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self

• Travel reimbursement starting at 0 km with a maximum of 8.39 euro per day

• A pleasant, international work environment

• The best staff parties

• 50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets

• Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the Black Card scheme

• 50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands

• Possibility to lease an e-bike at a very favorable rate

• Free use of our fitness centre

USEFUL TO KNOW: 

This position is full-time and will require working weekends and/or evening shifts.