Sous Chef: Lead, mentor & craft seasonal dishes

The Social Hub; Delft; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Hub in Delft is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to be the right hand of the Head Chef, guiding a busy kitchen with rhythm, flavour and teamwork.

You’ll lead prep and service, coach juniors, shape menus, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is intentional while maintaining standards and cost awareness.

This role rewards curiosity, sustainability, and a collaborative culture where guests can expect memorable meals and a lively, international kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Experience with fresh, seasonal cooking and modern flavours.
• Ability to lead a team and run a shift.
• Comfort using digital tools for recipes, checklists or HACCP systems.
• Creativity, curiosity and a mindset that embraces sustainable cooking.
• Work clean, stay organized and mindful of cost control.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Cook and plate dishes to 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Seasonal cooking

Cost control

Bilingual English/Dutch

Tools

HACCP

Recipe management

Job description

The Social Hub in Delft is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to be the right hand of the Head Chef, guiding a busy kitchen with rhythm, flavour and teamwork.

You’ll lead prep and service, coach juniors, shape menus, and ensure every dish leaving the pass is intentional while maintaining standards and cost awareness.

This role rewards curiosity, sustainability, and a collaborative culture where guests can expect memorable meals and a lively, international kitchen environment.