Sous Chef

1d1 day ago

Axivate Horeca

Utrecht, NL · Full-time · €32,000 – €38,000

About this role

As Sous Chef at PK Bar & Kitchen, you become the right hand of the head chef, responsible for running the kitchen and creating a seasonal, recognizable menu that surprises guests with professional cooking. You report to and advise the head chef, never losing sight of the goals while bringing your creativity to every dish.

Day to day, you oversee the kitchen team, coaching and motivating them while managing inventory from receiving to ordering and solving minor technical issues. You enforce HACCP and safety standards, ensure perfect timing and presentation of each plate, and handle questions, complaints, and problems as the main point of contact.

PK Bar & Kitchen has been a fixture on Utrecht's Oudegracht since 2016, offering a welcoming spot for a beer with lunch, espresso with cheesecake, or a dinner for two. You work with a motivated, friendly team in a large organization that retains the closeness of a family business, with a top location and plenty of diversity.

Axivate Horeca Group provides development opportunities through training and courses, plus a flexible benefits package via Alléo where you can choose a sports subscription or other perks. After a successful shift, you can enjoy a drink with colleagues and take advantage of 20% staff discount at affiliated venues.

Requirements

MBO level 3 work and thinking level.
Demonstrable experience at a comparable level.
Knowledge of products, ingredients, and menu composition.
Flexible availability including weekends and evenings.
Self-starting and quality-oriented mindset.
Ability to handle varying workload pressure in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

Develop a seasonal and recognizable menu in collaboration with the head chef.
Direct, coach, and motivate the kitchen team.
Oversee the presentation and timing of all dishes.
Manage inventory from receiving to calculation and ordering.
Solve minor technical issues and signal larger ones.
Ensure safety and hygiene according to Arbo and HACCP standards.
Act as the right hand of the head chef, handling questions, complaints, and problems.

Benefits

Work with friendly colleagues at a top location.
The security of a large organization with the coziness of a family business.
Flexible and diverse work environment.
20% staff discount when dining or having drinks at affiliated venues in your free time.
Development opportunities through training and courses.
Pension through pension fund PHenC.
Via Alléo, customize secondary benefits such as a sports subscription or discounts.