Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel

Talentor International GmbH; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-related incentives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentor International GmbH is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a newly opened luxury destination in Amsterdam. This role combines culinary expertise with leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences across various outlets.

The successful candidate will support the Executive Chef, manage a kitchen brigade, and contribute to the culinary identity of the property. This opportunity includes a competitive salary package and excellent professional growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in luxury culinary environments.
• Experience managing kitchen brigades of at least 15 members.
• Strong knowledge of menu engineering and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across multiple dining concepts.
• Lead and develop kitchen teams for consistency and high performance.
• Maintain exceptional standards in food preparation and service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Team management

HACCP compliance

Fluent English communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Exceptional hospitality starts in the kitchen. For a newly opened, internationally renowned luxury destination in the heart of Amsterdam, we are seeking an Executive Sous Chef who combines culinary expertise with strong leadership and a passion for excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to join a property where heritage, design, culture and gastronomy come together. As Executive Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining experiences across multiple outlets while supporting the Executive Chef in leading a high‑performing culinary team. You'll be part of an ambitious opening phase, helping to establish standards, develop talent and contribute to a culinary identity that reflects both local character and international sophistication.

Ready to help shape one of Amsterdam's most talked‑about hospitality destinations? We'd love to connect with you.

Description

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across restaurant, bar, events and in‑room dining concepts;
• Lead, coach and develop kitchen teams, ensuring consistency, engagement and high performance;
• Drive culinary quality by maintaining exceptional standards in food preparation, presentation and service execution;
• Monitor food costs, labor efficiency, inventory management and operational performance;
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP regulations while promoting a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role within luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants or upscale hospitality environments;
• Proven experience managing kitchen brigades of at least 15 team members;
• Strong knowledge of food cost control, menu engineering and kitchen financial management;
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification;
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Salary

• Significant influence on the culinary direction and future development of the business;
• A dynamic and internationally oriented working environment;
• Competitive salary package and performance‑related incentives;
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.