Sous Chef – New Opening

Salary: €2,500 – €3,500 gross per month (depending on experience)

Languages: English required | Dutch is a strong advantage

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join an exciting new hospitality opening in Amsterdam.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting kitchen operations, and developing a strong team culture from the beginning.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high food quality standards, and supporting the team during busy services across multiple outlets.

Your impact

• Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across multiple concepts.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail in every dish served.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during preparation and service.
• Help create an organised, efficient, and positive kitchen environment.
• Act as a strong support for the Head Chef and step up when required.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily kitchen management and service coordination.
• Guide and support junior chefs through coaching and hands-on leadership.
• Coordinate preparation, mise-en-place, and smooth service flow.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to quality standards.
• Support stock management, inventory checks, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation standards.
• Support events and special services when required.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve kitchen operations.

Who you are

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready for the next step.
• Experience working in busy restaurants, hotels, or hospitality concepts.
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food quality, kitchen organisation, and cost control.
• Reliable, structured, and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about cooking, teamwork, and delivering great guest experiences.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, recipes, and kitchen systems.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.