Chef Apprentice (Jan/ Feb 2026)

Ambition to become a Chef? As our Apprentice Chef you get more insights and experiences in the culinary operations. The wide variety of our Carstens Café & Brasserie gives you the possibility to broaden your horizon and practice your culinary skills in sustainable way. Because At Carstens you can expect weekly menu changes, as well as monthly and quarterly. Excited? We have more to share! As an Chef Apprentice you will receive:

• We might offer temporary accommodation for up to 6 months to help you settle in comfortably.
• Competitive salary starting at €1504,89
• Tasty and healthy meal during your shift
• Exciting job opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group across Europe
• Discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Annual company parties and outings
• Exclusive discounts in the employee benefit store (www.vipvoordeelwinkel.nl)
• Great (online) Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career

and more…

Are you the perfect match for our Chef Apprentice who:

• Completes tasks relevant but not limited to the kitchen function in an efficient way, preparing and cooking food orders in accordance with the hotel menu, delivered on time, liaising with relevant teams to ensure guest satisfaction;
• Follows guidance and instructions given by leadership team, supported by the company's standard operating procedures related but not limited to emergency and evacuation procedures, report any incidents, accidents or maintenance faults that may jeopardise guest or colleague's satisfaction, health & wellbeing. Attends and completes all mandatory Health & Safety training. Handles personal information confidentially and shows ethical and social responsibilities;
• Communicates effectively with both internal and external guests (including hotel colleagues) via written correspondence, phone and face to face;
• Proactively assists in preparing, serving and storing all produce to ensure best quality, in cost effective and efficient manner, considering food costs within specified budgets, minimising wastage;
• Engages with guests in relation to their stay; i.e. taking the time to talk and engage with guests, allowing them to give their feedback, consistently exhibiting appropriate service behaviour (such as greeting guests, eye contact, using guest name, personal presentation & grooming standards);
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when personalising external and internal guest's needs and the changing demand and priorities of the business.
• Creates a welcoming atmosphere and personalised service for each individual external and internal guest having an eye for detail and responding appropriately to guest and leadership feedback;
• Actively contributes to your immediate as well as wider hotel team, uses all forms of communication appropriate for each situation and displays positive and open body language. Identifying opportunities and improvements to ways of working whilst being solution focused to operational needs of the hotel;
• Ensure that all activities are in compliance with national laws and regulations, management decisions and PPHE Hotel Groups operating policies, processes and procedures.

The above description is not to be regarded as exhaustive. More detailed ways of service and work will be included in the departmental standard operating procedures. Other tasks and responsibilities of a broadly comparable nature may be added on a temporary or permanent basis, as appropriate. Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travelers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars. We are a highly diverse organization. For us, it is a source of strength. It keeps us creative. That is why we are working to create an environment where everyone feels included, no matter what their background or orientation.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.

Park Plaza is een eigentijds hotelmerk met individueel ontworpen hotels op levendige locaties, bekend om het creëren van memorabele momenten door de inspirerende service en bekroonde restaurants en bars. Deze levendige, authentieke ervaring is waar onze gasten van houden. Wij begrijpen dat elk Park Plaza teamlid net zo individueel is als het hotel waar hij werkt. Daarom respecteren we je voor wie je bent - en vertrouwen we erop dat jij je je rol eigen maakt. We zijn bereid om in je te investeren en je de ondersteuning en mogelijkheden te bieden om de carrière te ontwikkelen die je wilt. De toekomst is gevuld met mogelijkheden. Maak er deel van uit. LEVEN BIJ PARK PLAZA  Bij Park Plaza zijn we ons ervan bewust dat om onze gasten te inspireren, we eerst onze teamleden moeten inspireren. Daarom is Park Plaza zo'n positieve, inclusieve en ondersteunende plek om te werken. We zijn er trots op dat we toegewijde mensen bij elkaar brengen die een gedeelde passie hebben voor het afstemmen van de hotelervaring op elke gast en zijn unieke behoeften. Jou aanmoedigen om jezelf te uiten en te groeien als individu - terwijl je deel uitmaakt van de familie - is een van onze hoogste prioriteiten. De toewijding van ons team aan originaliteit en authenticiteit is wat echt doorschijnt. Door dezelfde waarden, normen en doelen te delen, is het team van Park Plaza in staat gasten een onvergetelijke ervaring te bezorgen. Over Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam Een slimme combinatie van antiek en modern, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam biedt historische architectuur en eigentijdse accommodatie met 298 gastenkamers in het centrum van de stad, op vijf minuten lopen van Amsterdam Centraal Station. Het hotel is vereeuwigd in de populaire cultuur door historici, romanschrijvers, filmmakers en fashionista's. In de loop der jaren heeft een lange lijst van prestigieuze gasten, van Louis Armstrong tot Mata Hari, het hotel bezocht dat vandaag de dag de status van Nationaal Erfgoed geniet. Meer informatie over ons vindt u op - https://jobs.pphe.com/