Commis

The Social Hub; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Hub Rotterdam is seeking a Commis to support senior chefs with mise-en-place, prep and plating in a fast-paced kitchen. This role is ideal for culinary school grads or entry-level pros eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

You’ll work alongside a talented team, follow recipes, maintain hygiene standards and help ensure consistent, delicious guest experiences across shifts. Dutch language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or recent culinary school graduation.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools, techniques and hygiene.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and mise-en-place across sections.
• Follow recipes and portion dishes with consistency.
• Support plating during service and maintain speed.
• Collaborate with seniors chefs and kitchen porters.
• Maintain hygiene and cleaning routines per standards.
• Store and label ingredients, manage stock rotation.
• Keep a tidy workstation and help where needed.
• Uphold health and safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Mise-en-place

Food safety

Teamwork

Dutch language helpful

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It…

Do you have a passion for food and a hunger to grow your kitchen skills? As a Commis at The Social Hub,you’llbe the right hand to our senior chefs, supporting everything from mise-en-place to plating up the final dish. This role is all about learning on the job. Perfect for culinary schoolgradsor entry-level pros ready to dive into a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen.

You’llwork alongside a talented and supportive team, gaining hands‑on experience and building the foundations for a solid culinary career. From daily prep to service rushes, your effort will be key to creating delicious guest experiences. We believe great food starts with great teamwork, so come ready to grow, get your hands dirty, and have fun along the way.

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,learnand play and most importantly – be themselves. As anemployer we look,actand think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftopbarand 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

• Assistwith food preparation, mise-en-place, and kitchen setup across sections.
• Follow recipes and directions closely, delivering dishes with accuracy and consistency.
• Support plating during service, keeping things fast, clean, and delicious.
• Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen porters to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Help with cleaning routines and follow hygiene standards to the letter.
• Store and label ingredients properly while helping to manage food stock and rotation.
• Maintain a tidy station and pitch in wherever needed.
• Uphold all health and safety practices.

WhatYou’llHave

• Some experience in a professionalkitchen,orrecently completed culinary school.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen tools, cooking techniques, and hygiene practices.
• A strong work ethic: reliable, on time, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• A learning mindset: open to feedback and eager to improve.
• A team-first attitude with respectful communication.
• A sense of pride in supporting food quality and the guest experience.
• Fluency in Dutch, English 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.