Commis Chef I Selva

Selva - "Another name for the Amazon, the lungs of the earth"

Are you a hard-working Commis Chef looking for a new job opportunity? As a Commis Chef, your main responsibility is to prepare the meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie and assist with various kitchen duties. We are looking for a passionate Commis Chef to become part of our dream kitchen team. Join us if you are eager to learn, develop, and provide an extraordinary dining experience that keeps our guests coming back for more!

Inspired by tropical and Latin American cuisine and co-created by nhow Amsterdam, the restaurant Selva is located on the 24th floor of nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel. This rooftop restaurant is open since September 2023 and has 140 seats, overlooking the city of Amsterdam. Together with the kitchen team, the culinary creations, complemented by the amazing views, you will create the nhow experiences our guests hope for.

What are you going to do?
As Selva is inspired by tropical and Latin American cuisine, it is important that our culinary brigade uses traditional and cutting-edge techniques along with seasonal and honest ingredients. The menu consists of traditional Latin American ingredients and recipes such as ceviche, chimichurri, aguachile, picanha, and more. At Selva, we are using a charcoal grill to offer different taste profiles in our menu. As a successful Commis Chef, you demonstrate dedication and willingness to learn and develop within your team.

You will also be responsible for:

• Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• You will be involved in cold, warm, and pastry sections.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized in line with the current HACCP guidelines.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie's instructions.

At Selva, we aim to create an environment that is both welcoming and inspiring, where guests feel comfortable and inspired to explore the city around them. We value innovation, creativity, and diversity, and strive to create a culture that encourages our team members to express themselves and bring their unique perspectives to the table. Ultimately, Selva - the lungs of the earth - enables a story about sustainability that fits both nhow Amsterdam and our target audience.

https://www.selva-restaurant.com/en/