Catering Sous Chef — Creative Kitchen Lead (Amsterdam)

BaxterStorey Nederland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday days 25

Holiday allowance 8%

Meals on shift

Training development

Pension

Bike scheme

Commuting allowance

Job summary

BaxterStorey Nederland is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for our Amsterdam location (Amsterdam Zuid). This full-time role focuses on high-quality meal preparation, station management, and collaboration with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional catering services.

You will join a team that values creativity, food safety, and development, with a monthly gross salary of EUR 2,800–3,100 depending on experience. Benefits include 25 holidays, 8% holiday allowance, meals on shift, pension, and commuting

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.
• Available from Monday to Friday (office hours) and flexible for events.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Head Chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Events flexibility

Job description

BaxterStorey Nederland is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for our Amsterdam location (Amsterdam Zuid). This full-time role focuses on high-quality meal preparation, station management, and collaboration with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional catering services.

You will join a team that values creativity, food safety, and development, with a monthly gross salary of EUR 2,800–3,100 depending on experience. Benefits include 25 holidays, 8% holiday allowance, meals on shift, pension, and commuting