Sous Chef - New Opening

COREcruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join an exciting new hospitality opening in Amsterdam. You will support kitchen operations, maintain high food quality standards, and help build a strong team culture from day one.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will manage daily kitchen operations, guide junior chefs, ensure service flow, and contribute to inventory control and hygiene standards across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, or strong Chef de Partie ready for next step.
• Experience in busy restaurants, hotels, or hospitality concepts.
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food quality, kitchen organisation, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen management and service coordination across concepts.
• Coach and lead junior chefs with hands-on leadership.
• Coordinate mise-en-place and smooth service flow.
• Ensure dishes meet quality standards and presentation expectations.
• Support stock management, inventory checks, and waste reduction.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Cost control

English fluency

Job description

Sous Chef – New Opening

Salary: €2,500 – €3,500 gross per month (depending on experience)

Languages: English required | Dutch is a strong advantage

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Sous Chef to join an exciting new hospitality opening in Amsterdam.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting kitchen operations, and developing a strong team culture from the beginning.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high food quality standards, and supporting the team during busy services across multiple outlets.

Your impact

• Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across multiple concepts.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail in every dish served.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during preparation and service.
• Help create an organised, efficient, and positive kitchen environment.
• Act as a strong support for the Head Chef and step up when required.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily kitchen management and service coordination.
• Guide and support junior chefs through coaching and hands‑on leadership.
• Coordinate preparation, mise-en-place, and smooth service flow.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to quality standards.
• Support stock management, inventory checks, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation standards.
• Support events and special services when required.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve kitchen operations.

Who you are

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready for the next step.
• Experience working in busy restaurants, hotels, or hospitality concepts.
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food quality, kitchen organisation, and cost control.
• Reliable, structured, and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about cooking, teamwork, and delivering great guest experiences.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, recipes, and kitchen systems.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.