Job description
Ready to take your first steps into the kitchen? Or already eager to grow your culinary skills? At voco® The Hague, we're looking for Commis Chefs who want to learn, develop, and be part of a vibrant kitchen team.Whether you're available part-time for a few shifts a week or ready to commit full-time, this is your opportunity to turn your passion for food and hospitality into something special.Destination: Botanica – a culinary garden inside voco® The HagueCome 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? 204 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. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.Are you ready to land this job?

• Support the kitchen team in preparing and presenting breakfast dishes.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining the breakfast buffet together with the F&B team.
• Follow recipe cards and instructions from senior chefs to prepare dishes consistently.
• Ensure all ingredients are prepped and ready for service (mise en place).
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly during service.
• Handle basic cooking tasks and learn new techniques from experienced chefs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and maintain cleanliness of all tools and workspaces.
• Work according to food safety procedures in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Support the team with lunch preparations for co-hosts when required.
• Be flexible and assist with ad-hoc tasks when needed—teamwork is key.
• Live the voco™ brand with energy and enthusiasm, contributing to memorable guest experiences.

Job requirements
Did you bring everything?

• A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and grow in the kitchen.
• Basic culinary training (MBO or similar) or currently studying hospitality/chef education.
• A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized under pressure.
• A team-player mindset with good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for delivering great service and supporting your colleagues.
• Interest in food, ingredients, and flavor combinations.
• Basic multitasking and time management skills.
• Knowledge of English; Dutch is a plus.

So, can we get you an upgrade?

• You'll be part of the voco® life
• Competitive salary and travel allowance based on the distance between your home and the hotel
• Staff discount at 6000+ IHG hotels worldwide. You'll be able to stay at hotels for a discounted rate and you'll get 50% discount on your restaurant and bar bill
• Overnight stay at voco® The Hague as part of your onboarding
• Special friends and family discount for stays at voco The Hague including breakfast
• We have a staff canteen in which we serve staff meals
• Discounts to several cultural events such as museums, festivals, theatre, musicals, concerts and much more
• Curious about different departments? We offer cross trainings!
• To stay fit we offer a 20% discount on your contract with Trainmore + 1 Euro discount for every time you go!
• Discount on a collective health insurance
• Discount at local businesses in The Hague.
• Once a year you get to spend a paid day as a Volunteering Day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Your staff uniform will be washed by the hotel
• There will be staff parties, events and departmental outings
• You'll be working in a passionate and ambitious team
• You'll have the opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops
• You'll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague

Organisation
About us: voco™ hotels“At the heart of every great stay is a great host.”
At voco™, we've created a new hotel brand that gives 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. Our new family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character – and that's something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.
Part of the IHG® family, you can rely on a uniquely voco™ experience every stay, but with some of the extra advantages that come with being part of IHG. Such as the benefits of the IHG Rewards Club, one of the world's largest loyalty programmes. Just as friendly to the environment we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests. So you can relax knowing that everything from your super comfy bed to the ingredients on our menu is designed to reduce our environmental impact.
We're looking for people with as much character as our unique new lifestyle hotels. If you love looking after people and hate stuffy service, you'll be right at home at voco™. Start a different kind of career as part of IHG's family of 17 global brands and 5,500+ hotels around the world.
About us: voco® The HagueA modernist urban home for the overseas explorer: voco® The Hague, where quintessential Dutch design and our unstuffy style come together in the city centre of The Hague.Based in the Royal Quarter, this beautiful former bank building has the city's shops, museum and heritage locations as well as the embassy quarter and Peace Palace within walking distance. By taking the tram in front of the hotel, you will find yourself at the central station in 9 min or at the seaside within 15 min.Our welcoming guest rooms offer thoughtful voco™ touches with quality bedding and eco-friendly upscale amenities.Catch up over local dishes in Botanica garden kitchen & bar, discover drinks inspired by the Dutch Sea explorations from Ultramarijn wonderbar or hang out in our garden terrace to enjoy the voco™ life. With 2 boardrooms, a versatile work play area and a below ground private bar you will find various locations to meet, gather or celebrate.

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