Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Innovation

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

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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

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