Sous Chef (m/f/d)

Minerestaurant; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and tips

Flexibility in scheduling

Professional growth training

Flat hierarchies

Daily lunch provided

BVG corporate ticket

Central location in Berlin

30% discount at MINE

Regular team events

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Berlin is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up to a Head Chef role. In this dynamic position, you will lead the kitchen, ensure dish quality, and contribute to menu development. Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior kitchen role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary arts. A competitive salary, ongoing professional growth, and excellent tips await you. Join us in an exciting environment and be part of a growing restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership style and a sense of responsibility.
• Experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant is advantageous.
• Passion for culinary arts and desire to improve skills.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine is an advantage.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems.
• English skills are required; German is advantageous.
• Berlin Residence and Ready-to-Start Status are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and be present during service.
• Contribute ideas for menu development.
• Ensure quality, taste, and presentation of dishes.
• Motivate the kitchen team during service.
• Support kitchen standards and preparation guidelines.
• Train staff and ensure hygiene compliance.
• Collaborate on menu planning and pricing.
• Manage orders and supplier communication.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Hygiene Compliance

Inventory Control

Communication (English)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious Sous Chef who loves what they do and is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Head Chef. This role is for someone proactive, hands-on and eager to take responsibility. You will work in a kitchen with a strong foundation and well-established processes, while having real space to contribute ideas, improve daily workflows and grow into a leading role. We see this position as a clear development path toward becoming Head Chef in the near future, based on performance and commitment.

Your Tasks

• Hands-on leadership of the kitchen and being actively present during service
• Contributing ideas to menu development and seasonal changes
• Ensuring consistent quality, taste and presentation of all dishes during assigned shifts
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service and daily operations
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of kitchen standards and preparation guidelines
• Training staff and ensuring compliance with hygiene and HACCP regulations
• Collaborating with management on menu planning, pricing and food cost control, first with guidance and later independently
• Supporting orders, supplier communication and proper storage of goods

Your Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen role
• A natural leadership style and strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant would be an advantage
• Passion for the culinary arts and desire to continuously improve cooking skills
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine would be an advantage
• Knowledge of inventory control systems
• English skills are required, other languages, especially German, would be an advantage
• Berlin Residence and Ready-to-Start Status are required

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent tips
• Flexibility – our monthly working schedule always takes your wishes into account
• Ongoing professional growth through comprehensive internal and external training
• Flat hierarchies and exciting career prospects within our expanding restaurant group
• Daily lunch cooked by the chef and fixed break times
• Possibility to take over a BVG corporate ticket
• Central location in the heart of Berlin
• 30% discount on your visits to MINE
• Regular team events

Do you want to work in an established, up-and-coming company? Then apply now with your CV! We are looking forward to meeting you!