Sous Chef – Bar Brasserie OCCO

Are you ready to strengthen a kitchen team and deliver top‑quality culinary experiences? Then we are looking for you!

Located at the Keizersgracht, in the heart of the Nine Streets neighborhood is Amsterdam’s best kept secret: The Dylan Amsterdam. A 5-star luxury boutique hotel where we offer sincere and personal service and create memorable experiences for our guests. A historical environment with 41 unique hotel rooms, 4 private rooms for meetings & events and three restaurants: Bar Brasserie OCCO, Two Michelin star awarded Restaurant Vinkeles, and the smallest fine-dining restaurant in The Netherlands, até.

In the heart of the hotel is Bar Brasserie OCCO. Here, we focus on quality regional products, craftsmanship, and personal service. We welcome our local and international guests in the casual Brasserie, at the Bar, or in our cozy lounge for lunch, High Wine, dinner, a cup of coffee, or a creative cocktail.

The Dylan Amsterdam is looking for a driven and inspiring Sous Chef for Bar Brasserie OCCO.
As Sous Chef, you will continuously focus on creating the “wow” factor for our guests and actively contribute to the team’s ambition to earn a Bib Gourmand for Bar Brasserie OCCO. In this role you will work closely with our Chef de Cuisine, Stefan Schuchard, who is responsible for the daily management of the kitchen. Our Executive Chef, Jurgen van der Zalm, is closely involved in OCCO’s ambitions.

Together with Stefan, you ensure the smooth running of daily operations and, with the team, deliver dishes that reflect quality and creativity, consistently surprising our guests. You support colleagues in their development, contribute to a positive and professional working environment, and make sure processes run efficiently. In addition, you monitor food costs and the HACCP structure, oversee kitchen operations, and step in where needed. You also take part in developing new dishes and menus, actively join tastings, and contribute creative ideas that help OCCO stand out within Amsterdam’s dynamic hospitality scene.

Who are you?

• You have experience in a high‑end hotel or restaurant kitchen and are ready for the next step.
• You motivate and inspire colleagues and help build a strong team culture.
• You have a keen eye for quality and elevate dishes to the next level.
• You manage food costs and processes with precision, without compromising on creativity or flavor.
• You are a true team player who believes success comes from collaboration and a positive kitchen atmosphere.

What do we offer ypou?

• Travel allowance starting from 5 kilometers.
  • Upon commencement of employment, a Swap bike will be available to you. This will be fully reimbursed for one year.
• Workwear will be completely provided and cleaned by the hotel.
• Shoe allowance of up to 100 euros gross per year based on full-time employment.
• Delicious freshly prepared staff meals
• Discounts on insurance and gyms.

Health and well-being

• Access to workshops and personal intakes with the well-being platform EMPOWR.
• Chair massage once a quarter.
• Comprehensive master classes where you are taken through the expertise of the various departments.
• Training based on your development needs.

Extra’s

• Overnight hotel stay and dinner at Bar Brasserie OCCO after end of probationary period.
• Discounts at The Dylan’s restaurants: two Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles, Bar Brasserie OCCO, High Wine and Chef’s Table até.
• Discount on your bar and restaurant bill at partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card.
• Staff Rate at Leading Hotels of the World worldwide.

Social events

• Two staff parties per year
• Various outings with your department
• And many (spontaneous) get-togethers!

Will you become our new colleague? Send your CV and motivation via the link on this website or to hr@dylanamsterdam.com attn. Simone van Hunnik.