Overview
Job Title: Sous Chef – 5* hotel
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €35,000 – €40,000 gross per year
A new luxury hotel in Rotterdam is preparing for launch and seeks a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in establish and leading all kitchen operations from the ground up. The culinary vision features contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, delivered within a high-end hospitality setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the complete kitchen opening and setup
- Participating in creating menus that meet brand standards and guest expectations
- Maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Handling purchasing, supplier relations, inventory control, and food cost optimization
- Enforcing hygiene, safety, and HACCP procedures
- Participating in the recruiting and training processes and supervising kitchen staff
- Collaborating with the F&B service team to ensure smooth operations
- Driving culinary innovation and continuous improvement
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as Sous Chef in 4/5-star hotels or high-volume restaurants
- Experience with hotel openings is a strong advantage
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- High standards of quality and attention to detail
- Passion for gastronomy and team development
What do we offer?
- Up to 50% discount within the hotels of the same company
- Free and unlimited online training
- Access to exclusive employee benefits and discounts
- Referral program with rewards including hotel stays
- The opportunity to participate in leading the culinary opening of a new hotel
For more information or to apply, please submit your CV to luizas@corecruitment.com
Job Title: Sous Chef – 5* hotel
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €35,000 – €40,000 gross per year

Job Tenure: Contract