Sous chef Amsterdam Center

You will come to work at a beautiful office in Amsterdam, a company known for luxury personal care products. Vermaat manages the corporate catering here for the employees in a quiet and refined restaurant. The warm and atmospheric brand experience is also palpable in the restaurant. The location is situated right in the center on the canal and has a serene courtyard. The location is easily accessible by public transport, with the Rembrandtplein stop just a four-minute walk away.

The lunch concept consists of a constantly changing menu of fresh and high-quality products. Within the close-knit team, creativity and personal input are central. We have a menu cycle that is renewed through the personal input of the chef and the team. In addition to lunch, Vermaat also manages the banqueting for internal meetings and events, making your workday varied.

You are available from Monday to Friday and work between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We will coordinate the exact contents of your schedule based on the needs of the location and your availability.

As sous chef at our corporate catering location, you support the head chef in the daily management of the kitchen and together you ensure a high-quality and varied culinary offering. You work within the framework of the food concept, but you receive plenty of room to show your creativity and craftsmanship. With your knowledge of cooking, organization, and guest experience, you contribute to a kitchen where quality and collaboration are central.

As sous chef:

• You support the head chef in managing the kitchen team and assist with orders, stock, and administrative processes within the kitchen;
• You prepare dishes and monitor quality, presentation, and taste;
• You ensure that HACCP guidelines, allergen registration, and food safety are complied with;
• You guide and coach colleagues and contribute to good cooperation between the kitchen and service;
• You think along about menus, food trends, and new ideas for the offering.

We are looking for an experienced sous chef who likes to take responsibility and gains energy from collaborating. You feel at home in a dynamic kitchen environment, know how to maintain an overview, and actively contribute to the development of the team and the quality of the kitchen:

• You have demonstrable leadership experience in the kitchen and as a cook;
• You can work both independently and together with the kitchen team and the service;
• You have knowledge of allergies, dietary requirements, food trends, and preparation processes;
• You are familiar with HACCP, occupational health and safety (Arbo), and safety guidelines;
• You take initiative, think along about improvements, and like to contribute your own ideas.
• You can provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) upon request.

Do the ingredients not quite align with you? At Vermaat, we welcome everyone and embrace our differences. Do you experience, for whatever reason, a distance to work? Through our Social Return page, our Job Coaches would love to get in contact with you.