Sous Chef

Hotelprofessionals - The Social Hub Amsterdam City; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on properties in Europe

Growth opportunities

B Corp employer

Company events & activities

Job summary

The Social Hub Amsterdam City, operated by Hotelprofessionals, is seeking a Sous Chef to be the right hand of the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high‑quality plates. You will coach junior chefs, plan mise‑en‑place, and help shape menus with a focus on seasonal, sustainable cooking.

You should bring 2+ years in a similar role, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Dutch. The role offers a dynamic multinational environment with growth opportunities and employee

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Solid experience with fresh, seasonal cooking and modern flavours.
• Confidence leading a team and running a shift.
• Comfortable with digital tools for recipes, checklists or HACCP systems.
• Creativity, curiosity and a mindset for sustainable cooking.
• Work clean, stay organized and understand cost control.
• Fluent in English and Dutch. Additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Cook and plate dishes that meet the standards consistently.
• Guide and mentor junior chefs during prep and service.
• Help plan mise-en-place and coordinate smooth service flow.
• Contribute ideas for new menu items, specials and seasonal updates.
• Manage stock rotation, perform inventory checks and reduce waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organized across all areas.
• Support events, promotions and communication between shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentor junior chefs

Menu development

Cost control

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

HACCP tools

Tools

HACCP software

Job description

Mission

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It...

As our Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand of the Head Chef and the steady heartbeat of the kitchen. You’ll help lead a team that thrives on rhythm, flavour and teamwork, turning fresh ingredients into plates guests can’t stop talking about. You’ll coach junior chefs, keep service flowing, and bring structure to the constant dance of prep, cooking and plating. You’ll help shape menus, keep standards sharp and make sure every dish that leaves the pass feels intentional. Your section won’t just run smoothly, it will set the tone for the rest of the kitchen.

In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSH is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations
• Cook and plate dishes that hit our standards every time
• Guide and mentor junior chefs during prep and service
• Help plan mise-en-place and coordinate smooth service flow
• Contribute ideas for new menu items, specials and seasonal updates
• Manage stock rotation, complete inventory checks and reduce waste
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organized across all areas
• Support events, promotions and communication between shifts

Benefits / What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company. Not just another hotel - we’re a game changing innovator, challenging every convention and defining the future
• The opportunity to work for a Certified B Corp company that balances profit with positive impact, collaborating with organizations like Movement on the Ground and the TSH Talent Foundation to create meaningful change
• 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

Qualifications

• You have at least 2 years as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• You bring solid experience with fresh, seasonal cooking and modern flavours
• You have confidence leading a team and running a shift
• You’re comfortable with digital tools for recipes, checklists or HACCP systems
• You bring creativity, curiosity and a mindset that embraces sustainable cooking
• You work clean, stay organized and understand the impact of cost control
• You speak English and Dutch. Any other languages are a plus!

Inclusion and Fairness

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.

Come as you are. We welcome people no matter their nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or culture. Your authenticity keeps our team diverse.