THE DUCHESS - Junior Sous Chef

StudentJob; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Hotel staff discounts

25% staff discount at THE ENTOURAGE GROUP restaurants

Free bootcamp every Monday

Paid moving day

Free lifestyle coaching

Job summary

StudentJob is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef for THE DUCHESS in Amsterdam. In this role, you will support the Head Chef, ensuring high-quality dish preparation while managing kitchen staff effectively. Ideal candidates bring over a year of experience in a similar role, showcasing their culinary talents and leadership skills.

This position includes in-house training opportunities, hotel staff discounts across Sircle Collection hotels, and various benefits to enhance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Junior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Excellent management skills and ability to handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of food and drinks menus.
• Produce high quality plates both in design and taste.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, and assess performance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Problem-solving

Fluency in English

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

For our amazing THE DUCHESS Amsterdam, we are looking for a hands‑on, passionate Junior Sous Chef who will be a part of the leading team of the kitchen. We are seeking a Sous Chef who will be dedicated, passionate and highly motivated to keep THE DUCHESS brand on the international fine dining map. As a Junior Sous Chef you will be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive and Head Chef’s specifications and guidelines. Our ideal candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests’ "wow" factor and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for our Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedules and assess staff performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Junior Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Fluent speaking and writing in English
• Living in or nearby Amsterdam

Benefits

• In-house training
• Annual in-house experience within the Sircle Collection hotels
• Hotel staff discounts within the Sircle Collection hotels
• 25% staff discount throughout THE ENTOURAGE GROUP restaurants
• 10% retail discount at XBANK
• Collective discount at Business Fitness Netherlands
• Free bootcamp every Monday
• Refer a friend bonus
• Paid moving day
• Free lifestyle coaching