Chef de Partie: Lead Your Own Kitchen Section

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

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