SOUS - CHEF

Leonardo Hotels Benelux; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Four-day workweek

Travel allowance

Overtime pay or time off

Training and development opportunities

Internal growth opportunities

Mental well-being support

Worldwide employee discounts

Intro experience with overnight stay,

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is seeking a skilled sous chef to help set the structure and direction in the kitchen, alongside the Head Chef, and to oversee daily operations with a team of about eight.

You will coach, motivate and develop the team through internal training programs and leadership masterclasses, benefiting from a fast-growing international environment with clear opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Culinary education (level 3 or 4) or 2+ years of sous chef experience.
• Lead kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Trainer qualification is a plus.
• Strong product knowledge and HACCP guidelines.
• Responsible handling of information and strategic contribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in setting kitchen structure and direction.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and workflow.
• Motivate and coach a kitchen team of around eight employees.
• Provide leadership and professional development through internal training.

Skills

Culinary education

Team leadership

Trainer qualification

HACCP knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Culinary diploma (level 3/4)

Job description

About The Job

Together with the Head Chef, you help set the structure and direction in the kitchen. Alongside the other sous chef, you oversee daily operations and ensure a smooth workflow. You motivate your team, create a positive working atmosphere and are familiar with all aspects of the sous chef role. With your experience, you act as a coach and motivator for a kitchen team of around eight employees. There is plenty of room for professional development, supported by internal training programs and masterclasses focused on culinary skills, creativity and leadership. In a fast-growing international environment, new opportunities and innovative concepts are always ahead.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam

A hub of tourism, business and creativity. Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting cities. The tranquil waterfront location of the Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam echoes the city’s iconic canals and bridges, and the stylish interiors reflect Amsterdam’s hip design heritage. Popular attractions are a brief train ride away from this modern, high-rise accommodation, and business travellers will appreciate easy access to the RAI Convention Centre, Schipol Airport and the A10 motorway*. The towering ceilings of the lobby greet you with abundant natural daylight, and the on-trend artworks and eclectic furnishings, keep the Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is always buzzing with life. Contemporary interiors, a Sauna and Gym, and a welcoming bar and restaurant, as well as spectacular views from the 18 storeys make this Amsterdam hotel an unforgettable place to stay.

Job Requirements

WHAT MAKES YOU THE SOUS CHEF WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A completed culinary education (level 3 or 4) or at least two years of experience in a similar role.
• You guide the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• You are a true professional; having a trainer qualification is an advantage.
• Strong product knowledge and experience with HACCP guidelines.
• You handle information responsibly and can contribute strategically.

What You Receive From Us

• Flexible working hours, including the option of a four-day workweek.
• The possibility to schedule fixed days off and take well-planned holidays.
• Travel allowance from 10 kilometers.
• Overtime can be paid out or saved as extra time off.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Clear possibilities for internal growth.
• Access to a mental well-being support platform.
• Possibility to purchase products with tax benefits.
• Worldwide employee discount programs.
• An introduction experience including an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast.
• The mentioned salary is gross per month and applies to candidates aged 20 and above.