Sous Chef

For an innovative hospitality concept located by the water, we are looking for a Sous Chef ready to take on a versatile and leadership-focused role within a dynamic team.

Do you love working with fresh, local ingredients in a kitchen where creativity, quality, and team spirit come together? The kitchen has been recently renovated, and the spacious rooftop terrace offers a unique setting for both à la carte service and events. Sound like your ideal working environment? Keep reading.

About the Location

This hospitality venue is located within a modern lifestyle hotel, part of an international hotel chain, situated in a vibrant shopping district in Amsterdam Zuid. The rooftop location provides an inspiring setting for lunch, dinner, and private events. Guests come here for the relaxed atmosphere, stylish interior, and pure, seasonal dishes.

The location is part of a small-scale hospitality group with several distinctive venues. Think of a lakeside beach house, a rooftop restaurant, and various event concepts where food, atmosphere, and experience come together. Since 1989, this organization has been known for its personal approach, strong teams, and character-driven hospitality.

Your role as Sous Chef

As Sous Chef, you support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen brigade. You actively participate in mise-en-place, oversee food quality during service, guide team members and contribute to the development of new dishes. In the absence of the Head Chef, you take charge of the kitchen operation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Daily support of the Head Chef

• Leading the team when the Head Chef is absent

• Monitoring quality, hygiene and HACCP compliance

• Efficient preparation and execution of mise-en-place

• Managing inventory, ordering and cost control

• Coaching and mentoring kitchen staff

• Contributing to seasonal menus and food concepts

Who are we looking for?

You are a passionate chef with ambition, structure and a strong team spirit. You’re organized, collaborative, and confident – even during the busiest moments.

What you bring:

• Experience working in a professional kitchen

• Solid knowledge of HACCP, cooking techniques and product quality

• Strong sense of responsibility and team mindset

• Flexibility, attention to detail and good organizational skills

• Passion for honest, local ingredients

What do we offer?

• 1-year contract with a one-month probation period

• Salary based on experience (according to Dutch Hospitality CAO)

• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km

• Free on-site parking

• 4 complimentary overnight stays per year

• Monthly lunch or dinner with friends or family at one of the restaurants

• 20% staff discount

• Discounts on accommodation & F&B

• Bike lease option via Lease a Bike

• Pension scheme via PH&C

• Time-for-time (TVT) system – focused on a healthy work-life balance

• Typically a 4-day workweek during the winter season

• Fun team activities like workshops, sports tournaments and BBQs

• Training opportunities

• Access to culinary workshops, trade fairs, supplier visits and behind-the-scenes inspiration days

Are you ready to grow as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen, at a location where atmosphere, nature and quality come together?

Apply now via The Hospitality Recruiters.