Chef de Partie

The Social Hub; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Europe properties

Fun colleagues and events

Job summary

The Social Hub in Rotterdam is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead their own kitchen section, preparing and plating dishes to meet high standards of taste and presentation. You’ll prep, cook and plate, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining a clean, efficient station.

A fast-paced environment with seasonal menus and events awaits a driven chef capable of working in a dynamic, multinational team. You’ll also be part of a culture that values collaboration, learning, and hands-on involvement in

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready for the next step.
• Ability to confidently run your own section during busy services.
• Love for fresh, seasonal cooking and delivering quality at pace.
• Basic digital literacy for kitchen tools like recipe platforms or HACCP logs.
• Calm, organized work style with solid time management.
• Positive, supportive attitude and strong teamwork.
• Fluency in English and Dutch; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run your own kitchen section during prep and service.
• Cook and plate dishes to meet taste, temperature, and presentation standards.
• Prepare daily mise-en-place and keep station clean and organized.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters during service.
• Communicate with the team to ensure smooth service.
• Manage stock in your section, rotate products and minimize waste.
• Follow food safety routines and complete hygiene checks.
• Contribute to special events, menus, and seasonal updates.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Commis Chef progression

Seasonal cooking

Kitchen time management

English and Dutch

Tools

Recipe platforms

HACCP logs

Job description

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

As our new Chef dePartie,you’lltake charge of your own corner of the kitchen and turn it into a place where great food happens every day.You’llprep,cookand plate dishes that make our guests smile, keeping flavours sharp and presentations clean.You’llwork side by side with a tight-knit crew of chefs who lovegood food, goodenergyand good teamwork. Your section will be your playground, andyou’llkeep it running like a dream from mise-en-place to the last ticket.

In Case YouDon'tKnowWhoWe Are

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSHis a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly - be themselves. As anemployer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global.

WhatYou’llDo

• Run your own kitchen section during prep and service
• Cook and plate dishes that match our standards in taste,temperatureand presentation
• Prep daily mise-en-place and keep your station spotless and organized
• Support and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Portersduring service
• Communicate with the team to keep service smooth and steady
• Manage stock in your section, rotateproductsand cut down waste
• Follow food safety routines and complete hygiene checks
• Bring your A-game forspecial events,menusand seasonal updates

WhatYou’llHave

• You have experience as a Chef dePartieor a strong Commis Chef ready for the next step
• You bring confidence running your own section during busy services
• You have a love for fresh, seasonal cooking and delivering quality at pace
• You have basic digital literacy for kitchen tools like recipe platforms or HACCP logs
• You bring a calm, organized way of working and solid time management
• You have a positive, supportive attitude and enjoy being part of a close kitchen team
• You speak English and Dutch, any other languages is a plus

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company. Not just another hotel -we'rea game changing innovator, challenging everyconventionand defining the future
• The chance to learn and grow in your role with the potential for future growth
• Awesome discounts in all our properties in Europe and not just for you, but also for your friends and family!
• A wonderful workplace to call home, full of events, fun colleagues and all the other amazing salary/benefits stuff

At The Social Hub, we believe pay should be fair and consistent. That's why we carefully determine your starting salary based on the role, your assessed proficiency, and our salary framework.We make our best and fairest offer upfront, so we don't negotiate salaries.Because fairness shouldn't depend on who negotiates best.

Who you are, is how we want you to be.To us, hybrid hospitality goes across the board, from how we service our guests to how we represent ourselves.Here, everyone belongs, and we welcome people no matter theirnationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religionorculture.Your authenticitykeeps ourteam diverse.Come as you are.