Senior Chef de Partie - The Hague

About us voco® The Hague

Pack your culinary bags because you are going on a trip! Your destination? A kitchen where creativity, great ingredients, and a passion for food come together to create memorable dining experiences. As our new Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll bring your culinary skills, leadership, and love for hospitality to the table. Ready to take the lead, inspire your fellow chefs, and create dishes worth talking about? Your next adventure starts here!

Destination: Botanica – a culinary garden inside voco® The Hague

Come on in to an iconic former bank building where offices and ATMs have made way for a brand-new hotel in the city centre of The Hague. First impression? 198 elegantly furnished rooms, 7 floors, and a warm welcome from your future team. At voco™, we give people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax and just get on with relaxing. We find the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences because we believe that when you respect individuality, life gets interesting.

You’ll find your place in the kitchen crew at Botanica, our restaurant that is a destination in itself. Expect standout dishes featuring grilled vegetables and proteins cooked in a Josper charcoal oven, local ingredients, and a vegetable-inspired menu that celebrates seasonality and sustainability. From honey produced by our own bee hotel to fresh, locally sourced ingredients, we care about every step of the journey from product to plate.

As Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your kitchen section, ensure every dish meets our standards, and support the team in delivering exceptional food. Working closely with the Head Chef and fellow chefs, you’ll help bring new ideas to life, maintain smooth kitchen operations, and inspire the next generation of culinary talent.

Are you ready to land this job?

·         Take ownership of your assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.

·         Lead by example during service, coordinating preparation and ensuring dishes are delivered on time and according to our standards.

·         Prepare, cook, and present dishes in line with established recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.

·         Support the Head Chef and in planning menus, developing new dishes, and introducing creative ideas that reflect Botanica’s culinary identity.

·         Ensure ingredients are used efficiently, minimise food waste, and maintain awareness of food costs and portion control.

·         Guide, support, and train Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, trainees, and apprentices, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their culinary skills.

·         Take responsibility for mise en place, stock levels, ingredient quality, and the correct storage and rotation of products within your section.

·         Ensure your section is always clean, organised, and fully equipped for the demands of the business.

·         Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and communicate any shortages, issues, or equipment needs to the Head Chef or Sous Chef.

·         Work closely with the kitchen team and other departments to accommodate guest preferences, dietary requirements, and allergies.

·         Communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues and, when needed, guests from our iconic open kitchen.

·         Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety procedures, and hygiene regulations at all times.

·         Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring machinery and tools are maintained in clean and functional condition.

·         Prepare delicious meals for your fellow co-hosts and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

·         Live the voco™ brand with pride, passion, and energy, inspiring others to deliver memorable guest experience

·         Promote teamwork through clear communication, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to daily operations.

·         Embrace ad-hoc duties and unexpected moments where the team comes together to get the job done.