Creative Sous Chef: Menu Design, Leadership & HACCP

Hotelprofessionals - voco™ The Hague; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Duty meals & hotel discounts worldwide

International environment

Team trips & events

Job summary

voco® The Hague, an IHG Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead creative kitchen operations for Botanica Kitchen + Bar and Ultramarijn wonderbar. You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, designing menus, pairing dishes and drinks, and mentoring the kitchen team.

You’ll manage food cost, HACCP compliance, and production schedules while upholding brand standards and delivering brunch-to-bar excellence with an energetic, international team.

Qualifications

• Degree in hospitality or kitchen education.
• 2–3 years experience in a hotel kitchen.
• Creative mind and out of the box thinker.
• Strong multitasking & time management skills.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and colleagues.
• A true team-player mentality and flexible attitude toward tasks.
• Fluent English and preferably Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up kitchen and back-of-house processes; ensure tools and equipment meet demand; coordinate deliveries and keep exits and service areas spotless.
• Co-develop menus for Ultramarijn, Botanica, room service and events; write and test recipes.
• Research and forecast gastronomical and social trends.
• Find local suppliers meeting brand standards for a sustainable menu.
• Lead and guide kitchen team following voco™ standards and outlet requirements.
• Collaborate with restaurant and bar leads for food and beverage pairings.
• Control food costs and waste; ensure recipes and production schedules are followed.
• Oversee trainings and coach team members; develop performance goals.
• Prepare weekly schedules in line with staffing guidelines and budget.
• Establish HACCP-compliant food safety procedures; monitor policies.
• Ensure sanitation and health regulations are followed.
• Incorporate guest feedback when updating menus.
• Promote voco™ brand through teamwork and memorable guest experiences.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Creative mind

Multitasking

Time management

Communication & diplomacy

Team-player

Fluent English

Education

Hospitality/kitchen degree

Job description

voco® The Hague, an IHG Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead creative kitchen operations for Botanica Kitchen + Bar and Ultramarijn wonderbar. You’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand, designing menus, pairing dishes and drinks, and mentoring the kitchen team.

You’ll manage food cost, HACCP compliance, and production schedules while upholding brand standards and delivering brunch-to-bar excellence with an energetic, international team.