Chef

Yust Group; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20% discount at all YUST restaurants

50% discount at all YUST hotels

Dynamic work environment

Résumé du poste

Yust Group is seeking a chef for their signature restaurant, eppo, in Antwerp. The candidate will handle daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and quality while managing and guiding the kitchen team. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role, with strong organizational and communication skills. Additional benefits include discounts at YUST restaurants and hotels within a dynamic and innovative working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Proven experience in a professional kitchen.
• Solid understanding of food cost and kitchen administration.

Responsabilités

• Support and supervise daily kitchen operations ensuring consistent quality.
• Guide the kitchen team and manage daily schedules.
• Oversee mise en place and service readiness.

Connaissances

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Description du poste

About the role

We are looking for a chef to support the daily kitchen operations of our signature restaurant, eppo, while contributing to the diverse culinary offering of YUST Antwerp.

Team

You report directly to the Food & Events Manager and work closely with the Head of Service to ensure synergy between kitchen and front‑of‑house team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality across all shifts.
• Guide and support the kitchen team during service, fostering a positive work environment and managing daily team schedule adjustments.
• Oversee mise en place, prep planning, and service readiness for the restaurant, rooftop, and events.
• Manage stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and assist with ordering and supplier coordination.
• Ensure dishes are presented according to standards while strictly enforcing food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations.
• Support recipe updates, food cost control, and digital documentation in systems such as Growzer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role (hotel environment a plus).
• Proven experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a hands‑on, no‑nonsense mentality.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards during peak hours.
• Solid understanding of food cost, stock management, and kitchen administration.

Perks & Benefits

• Full‑time position in a young and dynamic team.
• 20% discount at all YUST restaurants and 50% discount at all YUST hotels.
• Dynamic work environment within an innovative and growing company.
• Starting date: As soon as possible.