Junior Sous Chef

About the job

Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Crowne Plaza Antwerpen epitomizes luxury and hospitality. Our mission is to craft unforgettable experiences for every guest, ensuring their stay is nothing short of extraordinary.

Are you a master of hospitality with a knack for creating lasting impressions? We are on the lookout for a vibrant and personable Junior Sous-Chef to join our esteemed team. “Anna” is a dynamic and modern Antwerp Bistro and Winebar, situated at the entrance of the city. With its ideal location, easily accessible from both the city center and neighboring cities, Anna offers a convenient and vibrant dining experience. Specializing in Belgian cuisine with a twist, it’s the perfect place to indulge in snacks and cocktails, entertain clients over breakfast or dinner, or recharge during a quick business lunch.

Responsibilities

Lead and orchestrate the evening service with finesse and flair, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, following strict HACCP guidelines.
Take charge of orders and inventory management, ensuring our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.
Embrace flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of our team and our guests.
Step up and lead our kitchen brigade in the absence of the Head Chef.
Profile

A background in culinary arts, preferably in a fast-paced, a la carte environment.
A thorough understanding of HACCP standards, ensuring our kitchen is a safe and hygienic space.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage orders and inventory efficiently.
A willingness to work evening shifts, bringing your passion for cooking to life when the sun goes down.
A strong sense of responsibility and a collaborative spirit, ready to work alongside our talented team to deliver excellence every day.
Enthusiasm and passion for delivering exceptional service that goes above and beyond.
Charismatic communication skills, capable of effortlessly connecting with people from all walks of life.
Fluency in English is a must; proficiency in Dutch or additional languages is a delightful bonus.

What to expect when working at Crown Plaza Antwerpen?

• Working Hours and Professional Environment: Shifts are usually from 3 pm to 11 pm. You may be required to work weekends. This position is full-time, and we offer a permanent contract.

• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a dynamic and collaborative team that encourages the exchange of ideas and creativity.

• Professional Development: Access opportunities for ongoing training, professional growth, and skill enhancement.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary aligned with the market, Sunday premiums, as well as additional benefits such as CCT90, group insurance, meal vouchers, and eco-vouchers.

• Well-being-Focused Company Culture: Join a company that values your well-being with initiatives such as mental health programs, wellness activities, etc.

• Advancement Opportunities: Progress within the company through advancement and career development opportunities.

• Discounts on Products/Services: Did you know that Crown Plaza Antwerpen is part of the Pandox investment group? We own and operate six other hotels in Belgium:

The Hotel. Brussels

DoubleTree by Hilton

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport

Hotel Hubert Grand Place

Indigo Brussels City

Enjoy attractive discounts on rooms and restaurants across our various establishments!

Enjoy discounts at IHG hotels worldwide.

• Responsible Initiatives: Contribute to company projects or initiatives focused on social and environmental responsibility.

• Recognition Programs: Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions through recognition and reward programs.

What are the recruitment process steps?

If you're motivated to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our exceptional team, send us your CV. We'll start with an initial phone interview to assess your candidacy. Then, you'll be invited for an interview!

We have a company culture that advocates diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Are you a person with a disability and need adjustments for hiring? Feel free to let us know.

We look forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Antwerpen!

About you

  • Language required: English.

The company

Crowne Plaza Antwerpen is located just next to the ring road, 950 meters from Antwerp Expo tram stop.

A nice atmosphere, free Wi-Fi and incredibly well-located: this makes Crowne Plaza Antwerp the perfect place to meet! Choose from 262 modern decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the unique skyline of Antwerp. Work, relax or simply enjoy the remarkable view.

Crowne Plaza Antwerp is a very modern hotel with 262 hotel rooms, 14 refurbished meeting rooms, 2 Babbels and Octopus, the fascinating event pool. The hotel is mainly engaged with business guests. But thanks to the friendly atmosphere and the many facilities we provide, we are attracting more and more tourists.

St. Anna beach on Antwerp’s left bank is the place where people meet, relax and go for a drink or have dinner. So it’s only obvious that the hotel’s restaurant is quite simply called ANNA Living & Bar. At ANNA, a Living & Bar concept, you can taste the Flemish cuisine and regional specialties from Antwerp. It offers a modern setting for a delicious lunch, drink or dinner.

Within the hotel we work with a flat management structure. This means we work as one team and everyone is involved.

We hope to have informed you enough and if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate and contact us. Please check our website to get a good impression of the hotel.

www.cpantwerpen.be | www.octopus-eventpool.be
www.facebook.com/crowneplazaantwerp

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Junior Sous Chef

Antwerp, Belgium

Full-time, Indefinite

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