DUCHESS - Sous Chef

For our amazing THE DUCHESS Amsterdam, we are looking for a hands‑on, passionate Sous Chef who will be a part of the leading team of THE DUCHESS kitchen team. We are seeking for a Sous Chef, who will be dedicated, passionate and highly motivated to keep THE DUCHESS brand on the international fine dining map. As THE DUCHESS Sous Chef you will be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive and Head Chef’s specifications and guidelines.

Furthermore, our ideal candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests “wow” factor and satisfaction.

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for our Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Fluent speaking, writing in English
• Living in or nearby Amsterdam

• In-house training
• Annual in-house experience within the Sircle Collection hotels
• Hotel staff discounts within the Sircle Collection hotels
• 25% staff discount throughout THE ENTOURAGE GROUP restaurants
• 10% retail discount at XBANK
• Collective discount at Business Fitness Netherlands
• Free bootcamp every Monday
• Refer a friend bonus
• Paid moving day
• Free lifestyle coaching

Please apply with your CV, motivation and picture!

THE DUCHESS is a member of The Entourage Group. THE ENTOURAGE GROUP is an unexampled hospitality imperium, creating and building internationally acclaimed concepts. The brainchild of creative entrepreneur Yossi Eliyahoo ‘Hospitality Entrepreneur of 2015’, THE ENTOURAGE GROUP’s story began in Amsterdam in 2008 with the launch of MOMO, a sophisticated Asian-fusion restaurant, bar and lounge that immediately established itself as the go-to venue for local and international taste makers.

The success story continued with the creation of A-list favorites such as IZAKAYA, THE BUTCHER, THE BUTCHER Social Club, SHIRKHAN, Toni Loco, THE DUCHESS, MR PORTER STEAKHOUSE and Bepita.