Chef – Mediterranean Cuisine in a Hotel | Leiden

Career Coach

Fulltime
2 - 5 Years of experience
Language: NL / EN
Operational
Kitchen

About the place

For a popular and lively all-day brasserie in a historic city centre, we are looking for a Sous Chef who gets energy from pace, guest experience and teamwork.

This location is busy throughout the day. From coffee moments and sunny lunches on the terrace to busy dinners, drinks, private dining and weekend events with music. The kitchen works with an international menu with European and French influences, where quality and accessibility go hand in hand.

As Sous Chef, you are the right hand of the Head Chef and you are fully involved in the daily operation. You support and guide the team, maintain the quality level and actively work alongside the brigade during service.

The role

Managing and coaching the kitchen team during service
Working hands-on across different sections
Maintaining quality, speed and presentation
Thinking along with menu development and seasonal specials
Managing stock and organizing the daily mise en place
Creating structure and a positive atmosphere in the kitchen

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie who is ready for the next step
Someone who keeps an overview when the pace increases
A true team player with natural leadership skills
Creative, hands-on and solution-oriented
Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends
Someone who enjoys a lively hospitality environment where there is always something happening

What do you get?

Working at a vibrant hospitality location with a lot of energy
An enthusiastic team with a good vibe
Room to contribute ideas about dishes, specials and workflow
Opportunities to grow within the concept
A market-based salary that matches your experience

Interested?

We would love to get in touch with strong candidates who are willing to share references, so we can carry out a careful screening. We look forward to hearing from you.