Sous-Chef in the Netherlands

Sous-Chef | Two kitchens, two characters, one passion for cooking!

Bilderberg Hotel De Bovenste Molen (Venlo) & Bilderberg Chateau Holtmühle (Tegelen)

You know what delicious cooking is. You understand that a good dish does not need to be complicated, but that you can create something special with beautiful ingredients, craftsmanship, and a sense of taste. And you find it a challenge to lead a kitchen team in that direction.

At Bilderberg, as a Sous-Chef, you get the opportunity to work at two very different locations. At De Bovenste Molen, it is all about accessible and recognizable cooking, with quality and taste as the starting point. At Chateau Holtmühle, you get more space to explore culinary boundaries, show creativity, and surprise guests gastronomically.

Two different kitchens, two different characters. And that is exactly what makes this position so interesting.

As a Sous-Chef, you are an important link within both kitchens. You work closely with the Head Chef, provide direction to the kitchen teams, and ensure that quality is on the plate every single day.

You know when a dish simply needs to be incredibly delicious and when it is allowed to surprise culinarily.

What will you do?

• You lead the kitchen teams at both locations and know how to make people enthusiastic about their profession.
• You contribute ideas for the menus and translate culinary ideas into dishes that fit the character of each location.
• You work with beautiful, honest, and where possible, local products.
• You safeguard the quality, taste, and presentation of every dish.
• You maintain an overview during busy moments and know when to adjust course.
• You contribute ideas regarding purchasing, cost control, and an efficient kitchen organization.
• You coach colleagues, share your knowledge, and help the teams become one step better every day.
• You are given space to propose new ideas and help shape the culinary development of both kitchens.

In short: you don't just cook at a high level, you also lift the people around you to a higher level.

You are an ambitious chef. Someone who understands their craft, but is far from having finished learning. You have ideas, dare to make choices, and enjoy taking others along with you.

Furthermore:

• You have gained experience in a professional kitchen where quality and ambition are important.
• You are ready for a next step and want to further develop yourself as a leader.
• You have a sense of taste, presentation, culinary trends, and beautiful ingredients.
• You can motivate, address, and improve people.
• You love to roll up your sleeves and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
• You can easily switch between different kitchen concepts and teams.
• You understand that good cooking does not always have to be complicated, but must always be done with attention and craftsmanship.

A good dish begins with craftsmanship. A good kitchen team begins with you.

Sincere hospitality is central at Bilderberg. Whether guests settle in at De Bovenste Molen or enjoy the special atmosphere of Chateau Holtmühle: we want to exceed expectations.

De Bovenste Molen is located right in the middle of nature, on the edge of Venlo. A place where guests come to relax and enjoy good food and hospitality.

With its historic castle setting, Chateau Holtmühle has a very unique character. A special environment where hospitality and culinary enjoyment come together.

What do both locations have in common? People who take pleasure in their profession, take responsibility, and want to create something beautiful together.

We give you the space to introduce ideas, take initiative, and help build the culinary identity of both restaurants.

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Do you have the craftsmanship, the ambition, and the personality to bring two kitchens to a higher level, each in their own way? Then we would love to meet you.

Apply directly for the position of Sous-Chef at Bilderberg Hotel De Bovenste Molen and Bilderberg Chateau Holtmühle. You will hear from us within one week.