The Kitchen

The key in this department is team work and diversity. The kitchen is preparing food from all around the world under the directions of Chef Jelmer. A great kitchen to learn, grow and develop yourself.

Meet the Chef

Jelmer van den Berg

“If you put the effort, chances are endless at this hotel. I grew from chef de partie to head chef in less than 4 years.”

Our different Cuisines

We can qualify the kitchen of diverse. From this temple is prepared the food for all the elements of the hotel. Asian street food for the restaurant Happyhappyjoyjoy, Brasserie dishes for the Manhattan Lounge bar, handy lunch for the meetings and full 3, 4, 5-course menus for the events.

Come join the team

Here are the different open positions in the kitchen at the moment

Sous Chef

Are you ready for a new challenge as Sous chef, working with chef Jelmer?

In this position, you work with the different areas of the kitchen, making sure all the preparations are ready and bring the dishes together in the plate.

Demi chef de partie

Are you ready for a new challenge as Demi chef de partie, learning from chef Jelmer?

In this position, you work closely with the Chef de partie, making sure all the preparations are ready and bring the dishes together in the plate.

Steward/Dishwasher

As a steward, you are an important part of the kitchen team, ensuring your colleagues have clean dishes, instruments and areas to work properly.


If you wish to, you can also be given the opportunity to help out and learn about all kind of cuisine with experienced cooks.

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We hope to welcome you soon

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