Sous Chef vacancy

Kasteel Limbricht; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Staff discount

Team outings

Permanent contract

Beautiful location

Room for personal input

Job summary

Limbricht Castle Estate is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef and help run the kitchen in a place full of atmosphere, flavor and history. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure quality, and contribute to menu development during service.

You will oversee mise en place, hygiene, and smooth collaboration with front-of-house, with a typical 38-hour week and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the kitchen, preferably in a supervisory role
• Passion for cooking and a keen eye for quality and detail
• Leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
• Resilience to stress and a proactive work attitude
• Creativity and knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Flexibility (working weekends and bank holidays)
• A true team player with a strong sense of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Directing and coaching the kitchen team
• Working at an operational level (mise en place & service)
• Contributing ideas on menu development and presentation
• Monitoring quality, scheduling and hygiene
• Ensuring smooth collaboration with the front-of-house staff

Skills

Kitchen experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team motivation

Resilience under pressure

Creativity

Job description

Limbricht Castle Estate - cooking in a place full of atmosphere, flavour and history!

The recipe for our Sous Chef

As Sous Chef, you are the head chef's right-hand person and jointly responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You monitor quality, manage the team and ensure that everything runs smoothly - even during peak hours. Your tasks:

• Directing and coaching the kitchen team
• Working at an operational level (mise en place & service)
• Contributing ideas on menu development and presentation
• Monitoring quality, scheduling and hygiene
• Ensuring smooth collaboration with the front-of-house staff

What ingredients do you need for this?

• Proven experience in the kitchen, preferably in a supervisory role
• Passion for cooking and a keen eye for quality and detail
• Leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
• Resilience to stress and a proactive work attitude
• Creativity and knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Flexibility (working weekends and bank holidays)
• A true team player with a strong sense of responsibility

What are we serving you?

• A challenging and responsible role within a dynamic kitchen
• An average of 38 hours per week, where the occasional free weekend is definitely possible
• A salary between €2,800 and €3,750 gross per month, depending on your experience
• Pension scheme, travel allowance and staff discount
• Regular fun team outings and company parties
• Prospect of a permanent contract
• Working in a beautiful, inspiring location
• Plenty of room for personal input, creativity and development
• A close-knit and passionate team

Estate Kasteel Limbricht is a characterful venue where history and contemporary hospitality come together. In and around the castle, we welcome guests for fine dining, weddings and special events. As part of Entertrain Group, we combine a strong foundation with plenty of scope to further develop our culinary concept.

Does this leave you wanting more?

Would you like to use your experience and passion as a Sous Chef in a place full of character and culinary possibilities? Then send your CV and a brief cover letter and who knows, we might be having a cup of coffee together soon!