Job title: Sous Chef boutique hotel

Location: Nieuwersluis, Netherlands

Salary: €3,500 gross per month

A boutique hospitality venue is seeking a dedicated and motivated Sous Chef to join its culinary team.

The property offers guests an inviting, relaxing environment with thoughtfully designed rooms, a high-quality restaurant, and various facilities for dining, events, and leisure.

The team works together to create memorable experiences through warm service, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

As Sous Chef, you play a central role in maintaining high culinary standards and ensuring smooth daily operations in the kitchen.

You support the Head Chef, supervise team members, and help deliver consistent, well-executed dishes across all meal periods and service outlets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing dishes according to established standards and ensuring high-quality presentation.
• Delegating tasks within the kitchen team and taking charge in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Providing leadership through coaching, teamwork, and a hands-on approach.
• Managing ingredients responsibly and supporting cost-control objectives.
• Contributing to food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, in-room dining, and events.
• Coordinating effectively with the service team for smooth service flow.
• Offering creative input for new menu items and suggesting improvements to kitchen processes.

Who You Are

• Passionate about cooking and eager to keep developing your skills.
• A supportive, hands-on leader with strong communication skills.
• Someone who takes initiative and values delivering high-quality work.
• Able to stay calm and organized during busy moments.
• A team player with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Guest-oriented and focused on achieving high satisfaction.
• Quick to identify and solve challenges in a practical way.
• Experienced as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie, ideally in a hospitality environment.
• Operating at an MBO level 4 (or comparable) working and thinking level.
• Available for a full-time schedule.
• Proficiency in Dutch preferrable but it’s not a must

What You Can Expect

• A dynamic role in a friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and additional training.
• Attractive employment conditions, including various staff perks and benefits.
• A competitive salary based on experience.

A possibility to work a 4-day workweek.