Souschef

Cook at the highest level in one of the most versatile kitchens in the Netherlands!

Working with the finest seasonal products, inspiring a team, and together raising quality to a higher level. As Sous Chef at Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim-Leiden, you are the right hand of our Head Chef. You will get the chance to further develop yourself within a hyper-modern kitchen where craftsmanship, creativity, and ambition come together.

Join our kitchen!

As Sous Chef, you are visible on the work floor and provide daily leadership to the kitchen team. You monitor quality, coach colleagues, and ensure that our guests can enjoy dishes that are perfected to the smallest detail time and time again.

No two days are the same. You work in a dynamic environment with multiple culinary concepts, ranging from à-la-carte and banqueting to exclusive events. Together with the team, you ensure a kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine.

• Leading and coaching the kitchen team during daily operations;

• Monitoring the quality, presentation, and taste of all dishes;

• Actively participating in all parts of the kitchen;

• Planning and coordinating activities during busy service periods;

• Supervising compliance with HACCP guidelines and food safety;

• Supporting the Head Chef with staff planning, ordering, and inventory management;

• Guiding apprentices, interns, and junior colleagues;

• Contributing ideas for new dishes, seasonal menus, and product developments;

• Acting as a point of contact and replacement for the Head Chef during their absence.

• A salary starting from € 2,900.50 gross per month (based on 38 hours), matching your knowledge and experience;

• Working with the most modern equipment in a professional and innovative kitchen;

• Collaborating directly with experienced chefs within an ambitious team;

• Plenty of opportunities for training, education, and personal development;

• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our time-for-time scheme;

• A close-knit team with committed and enthusiastic colleagues;

• Regular staff parties and outings, organized by our Party Committee "de Toekan";

• Staff discounts at Van der Valk Hotels (overnight stays from €75,- including breakfast);

• Travel allowance (from 10 km) and a good pension scheme.

Functie-eisen

• You have demonstrable experience as a Line Cook and are ready for the next step, or you already have experience as a Sous Chef;

• You possess leadership skills and gain energy from coaching colleagues;

• You have a passion for cooking and enjoy working with fresh, high-quality products;

• You are stress-resistant and find the pace of the kitchen to be a challenge;

• You are a true team player but can also perform excellently independently;

• Available flexibly, including evenings and weekends;

Ready to conquer our kitchen?
Are you that creative and driven cook who wants to surprise our guests every single day? Then send your CV and motivation letter to the attention of Esmée Loef. Do you have any questions or are you curious about our other vacancies? Feel free to send your question to hr@sassenheim.valk.com or call our HR team via 0252-462257 (also reachable via WhatsApp).

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