Dynamic Sous Chef — Lead Multi‑Outlet Kitchen (Amsterdam)

COREcruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join an exciting new hospitality opening in Amsterdam. You will support kitchen operations, maintain high food quality standards, and help build a strong team culture from day one.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will manage daily kitchen operations, guide junior chefs, ensure service flow, and contribute to inventory control and hygiene standards across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, or strong Chef de Partie ready for next step.
• Experience in busy restaurants, hotels, or hospitality concepts.
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food quality, kitchen organisation, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen management and service coordination across concepts.
• Coach and lead junior chefs with hands-on leadership.
• Coordinate mise-en-place and smooth service flow.
• Ensure dishes meet quality standards and presentation expectations.
• Support stock management, inventory checks, and waste reduction.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Cost control

English fluency

Job description

COREcruitment is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join an exciting new hospitality opening in Amsterdam. You will support kitchen operations, maintain high food quality standards, and help build a strong team culture from day one.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will manage daily kitchen operations, guide junior chefs, ensure service flow, and contribute to inventory control and hygiene standards across multiple outlets.