Sous Chef Banqueting & Buffet - Eindhoven
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven Eindhoven
- Fulltime, 38 hour weekly
- MBO
- 2 - 5 Years of experience
- Language: NL / EN
- Managing
- Kitchen
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven sous chef for our event center and restaurant The Buffet. In this role, you will work in a dynamic hotel environment where no day is the same. With your passion for the kitchen and hospitality, you contribute to an optimal experience for our guests.
As a sous chef, you will lead the kitchen brigade on a daily basis and act as a sparring partner for the head chef. You are responsible for ensuring quality in the kitchen, checking deliveries, and coaching and motivating employees. You know how to inspire a team and take it to the next level.
You will also have the opportunity to showcase your creativity in developing and creating beautiful buffets for a variety of events and parties. Whether it's a large corporate event or a cozy family gathering, you ensure a culinary experience that perfectly matches the guests' wishes.
Are you ready for this challenging position within a large organization and do you have a heart for hospitality? Apply now!
What can a workday bring you?
You lead (in the absence of the head chef) the entire kitchen brigade, dishwashing, and purchasing that you supervise from the operation;
Coordinating and checking an as efficient and effective preparation process as possible;
You are a sparring partner for the head chef in adjusting buffets/recipes based on market developments;
You ensure the control of the daily deliveries ordered by the head chef and the purchasing department;
Coaching, motivating, and training employees;
You work and strictly control according to HACCP regulations.
What qualities and experience will make us happy?
A completed training as an independent working chef;
Van der Valk-minded: motivated, enthusiastic, no-nonsense mentality, and honest;
A completed vocational training of restaurant chef (level 3/4);
Possession of a SvH master learner diploma is a plus;
Min. 2 years of work experience as a sous chef;
Relevant work experience, especially in banqueting and/or catering;
You have experience in leadership and motivating employees;
Focus on quality and stress-resistant;
You can independently organize, plan, collaborate, and make decisions;
You are culinary creative, flexible (also on holidays), and detail-oriented;
Representative, hospitable, and service-oriented.
Who are we?
Van der Valk Hotels & Restaurants, you probably know us. Maybe you've eaten, slept, had a meeting, or maybe you've seen us on TV. Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven is one of the largest congress & event hotels in South Netherlands and is more than just a 4-star hotel. With our certificate of Yoin excellent meeting place, 040 Congress & Events is among the top of the Dutch venue market. Our kitchen brigade provides all Food & Beverage facilities in the hotel. This includes breakfast for hotel guests, lunch and dinner in the Chez Manan brasserie, (family) Buffet, Sushi & Steaks in our hotel bar Ozzo Food & Drinks, as well as banqueting and culinary services during (large) events. Flexibility, creativity, and service are highly valued!
What do we offer you?
An informal culture within a beautiful family business;
A fun team where humor is the key fuel;
Regular weekends off;
Free access to our renovated Toucan Sportcenter;
Staff discount on stays at Van der Valk Hotels;
Staff discount in our restaurants;
Benefits at work - Discounts at various stores and companies;
Possibility to participate in collective health insurance;
Possibility to participate in training at Van der Valk Training;
Guidance in your development as a hotel professional with growth opportunities;
Salary in accordance with the Hospitality CAO.
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Sous Chef Banqueting & Buffet
- Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven Eindhoven
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