Vacancy Sous-chef

Are you a driven professional with a love of cooking and hospitality? Do you have experience in professional kitchens - perhaps even abroad - and would you like to use your creativity in a kitchen where there is a real focus on taste, presentation and team spirit? In this case you are the Sous Chef we are looking for!

Who are we?

Van der Valk Hotel Venlo is a modern and cozy hotel with 168 rooms, several restaurants and extensive wellness and meeting facilities. In the kitchen we work with fresh, seasonal products and leave room for culinary experience. You will have the opportunity to help build an ambitious and guest-oriented concept. In addition, we find it important that you feel at home. Here you can be yourself within a clear framework. We are informal, like short lines, positivity and friendliness.

We have passion for our profession and like to give our guests an unforgettable stay. For every guest and employee we want it to be a gift to stay at Van der Valk Hotel Venlo.

What do we offer?

• A salary in scale 7 in accordance with the catering collective labor agreement;
  

• Reimbursement of travel expenses a € 0.21 per kilometer from 10 kilometers one way;

• An onboarding to make you feel right at home;

• Working with high quality equipment in a sustainable hotel kitchen;

• Plenty of room for your own input and creativity;

• A professional team with a nice, informal work atmosphere;

• Free sports in our Valk Gym;
  

• Discounts on hotel stays at Van der Valk hotels both at home and abroad;

And that's not all. Check out all the benefits here. 

What will you do?

As Sous-chef, you are the driving force behind our kitchen. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and the kitchen team to bring down a high standard day in and day out.

Your responsibilities:

• Managing, supervising and inspiring the kitchen team;

• Co-developing a modern, surprising menu;

• Monitoring quality, presentation and work processes;

• Efficient stock management and control of orders;

• Supervising HACCP and a clean, organized kitchen.

What would we like to see?

You are an inspired kitchen professional with a strong personality. You get energy from teamwork, dare to take initiative and don't let yourself go crazy in busy situations. International experience or a taste for world cuisines? Definitely a plus!

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef or Independent Working Chef;

• Demonstrated passion for cooking and hospitality;

• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques and product selection;

• Experience in international kitchens or abroad is a plus;

• Leadership, team spirit and an eye for detail.

Do you fit into this picture or would you like to learn and grow in this position as a Sous Chef? Then apply now and be part of our passionate team. Do you have any questions about the vacancy? Then feel free to contact Charlotte (HR department) at +31 (0)77 354 4141.

See you in our hotel,

Team Van der Valk Hotel Venlo