Sous-Chef | Château Neercanne*

Relais & Châteaux; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Health insurance discount

Gym membership tax relief

Staff events

Bike leasing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oostwegel Collection in Maastricht seeks a Sous Chef to join the Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and a dedicated kitchen team to deliver a refined dining experience at the highest level.

Work with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and contribute to menu development, sustainability goals, and top-quality plating. This role offers growth in a unique, luxury setting at Château Neercanne.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining or Michelin-starred settings.
• Experience in a professional kitchen; Sous Chef experience is a plus.
• High standard of quality and keen eye for presentation.
• Strong leadership and responsibility for the kitchen team.
• Resilient under pressure, highly organized, flexible.
• Ambitious with focus on personal development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas for new dishes and menu concepts.
• Prepare and present a wide variety of culinary creations to the highest standards.
• Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients of exceptional quality.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Contribute to sustainability objectives, including Green Key and B Corp certifications.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Professional kitchen

Pressure resilience

Job description

Green Culinary Adventurer

A refined journey of discovery: that is exactly what we offer our guests at Château Neercanne. As Sous Chef at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne, you will contribute to an exceptional culinary experience at the highest level. In this inspiring and exclusive setting, you will work alongside the Executive Chef and a dedicated team to create a kitchen where terroir, seasonality, and finesse take center stage.

From the historic heart of the château, you will help craft refined dishes built on locally sourced products and sustainable practices. Together with the team, you will provide guests with an understated, elegant, and unforgettable gastronomic experience.

About the role

Our 17th-century five-star château features seven luxurious suites and is renowned for both the Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne and L’Auberge, which has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The estate also includes its historic network of marl caves, offering a unique setting for celebrations, events, and gatherings for those with something special to celebrate.

Details

Location: Château Neercanne

Department: F&B

Contract: Full-time

Salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from €3,434.73 to €4,356.07 based on a full-time employment contract (all-in)

Working at Restaurant Château Neercanne means performing at the highest gastronomic level in a unique location in Maastricht, on the Dutch-Belgian border. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible, together with the Executive Chef and a dedicated kitchen team, for delivering a refined Michelin-star dining experience every day.

You will work with the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, transforming them into elegant, perfectly balanced dishes alongside your colleagues. In this role, you will have ample opportunity to further develop your culinary expertise and contribute to the creative development of the menu.

• Contribute ideas for the creation of new dishes and menu concepts
• Prepare and present a wide variety of culinary creations to the highest standards
• Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients of exceptional quality
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef
• As an employee of Oostwegel Collection, contribute to our sustainability objectives, including achieving and maintaining our Green Key and B Corp certifications, along with all associated responsibilities and tasks associated with these initiatives.

You have a true passion for the profession and a strong appreciation for finesse, quality, and gastronomy at the highest level.

• Proven experience working in a fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant
• Experience in a professional kitchen and ready to take the next step in your career; previous experience as a Sous Chef is a strong advantage
• A high standard of quality and a keen eye for detail in both presentation and execution
• Strong leadership skills and a sense of responsibility for overall team performance
• Resilient under pressure, highly organized, and flexible in your approach to work
• Ambitious and continuously focused on personal development and continuous improvement

Working with craftsmanship at the very highest level, using top-quality ingredients. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity, take on responsibility, and further develop your professional skills within a leading culinary environment and a passionate team. In addition, by joining Oostwegel Collection, you can look forward to:

• A gross monthly salary ranging from €3,434.73 to €4,356.07 (all-in)
• A four-day workweek
• A discount on a collective health insurance plan
• Tax advantages on the purchase of a gym membership and purchases from partners such as Bol.com and HelloFresh
• Spectacular staff events and parties
• The opportunity to lease a bicycle of your choice through our bike leasing scheme
• Discounts at our properties and with selected businesses in the region