Sous Chef

Chez van Rijn

A French bistro.

Some places you don't choose.

They call you.

At Rembrandtplein, where nights last longer than planned and stories unfold on their own, an iconic building awakens once again.

Warm wood, soft light, the rhythm of voices and glasses.

The smell of butter, wine, and attention.

A place where you walk in and immediately know:

something is happening here.

Chez van Rijn is seduction in layers.

Lively and light during the day.
Intimate, darker, richer in the evening.

You can simply walk in here for a drink and a perfect dish.
But you can also be carried away by a five-course dinner,
with wines that don't explain but whisper.

Accessible without being superficial.

Elegant without distance.

A bistro with courage.

This will be the new hotspot of Amsterdam.

And you can be part of it from the very beginning.

Your role as Sous Chef

As a sous chef, you are responsible for:

• Supporting the head chef in developing and innovating the menu, focusing on seasonal and local ingredients.

• Daily management of the kitchen team and acting as the right hand of the head chef.

• Ensuring the quality, presentation, and consistency of all dishes.

• Adhering to and monitoring hygiene and safety regulations (HACCP).

• Managing kitchen stock and assisting with orders.

• Guiding, training, and motivating kitchen staff and interns.

• Taking over the head chef's duties in their absence.

What we offer

• A competitive salary according to the hospitality CAO, depending on experience.

• 8% holiday pay and 25 vacation days for a full-time position.

• Delicious staff meals, prepared by our own team.

• A dynamic and friendly team with room for personal development.

• A fixed-term contract with set hours (38 hours per week).

• An inspiring work environment in a prime location in Amsterdam.

You are;

• You have completed a level 3 or higher culinary education.

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in the hospitality industry.

• You have leadership skills and enjoy taking responsibility.

• Creative, resilient to stress, and passionate about cooking.

• Strong communication skills and a true team player.

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

• Familiar with the latest culinary trends and techniques.