Sous Chef – Restaurant Plein Publiek Brussels | Restaurant & B2B Events

– Hospitality in theiconic Dynasty Palace of Brussels –

At Plein Publiek, we want to surprise our guests – not only with the stunning location in the heart of Brussels, but with the warmth and hospitality that define who we are. The very first and very last thing every guest should experience is a big, genuine hospitality smile.

As Sous Chef, you live and breathe hospitality. You’re an ambitious culinary professional who brings passion, craftsmanship, and creativity to the kitchen every day. Together with our Head Chef and the team, you’ll deliver top-level dishes that leave a lasting impression.

• Support the Head Chef
• Lead by example
• Creating and Maintaining a positive and safe Environment
• Take pride in our product and safeguard quality of the dishes and servive
• Having fun
• Hands-on
  : mep or service? no problem for you
• Improve and maintain consistency in service

• You are a true foodie with at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience
• You are quality driven
• A natural team-player
• Good knowledge of English,and French
• Passion forfood
• Solution oriented mindset
• A natural smile :
  
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• Creativity
• Natural entertainer
• Humor ;)
• Additional languages: dutch?

• You kick off the day by coordinating with the Head Chef and overseeing mise en place – making sure the kitchen is set for a smooth, high-volume service.
• You guide and motivate the kitchen team, combining clear communication with positivity to keep the workflow efficient and dynamic.
• You’re hands-on: preparing, plating, and perfecting dishes that reflect our vision for quality and creativity.
• You monitor kitchen standards as if it were your own: from hygiene and safety to consistency and presentation.
• You adapt to the flow of the day, supporting the Head Chef with planning, ordering, and cost control.
• During service, you lead by example: calm under pressure, detail-focused, and committed to excellence in every plate.
• Whether you’re supporting your team, coaching a junior cook, or jumping in on the line, your passion for food shines through.

At the end of the shift, you take pride in what the team has accomplished, knowing you’ve contributed to a kitchen culture built on teamwork, craftsmanship, and fun.

Congé, known amongst others from Plein Publiek, Mercado, Happiness and various successful digital art exhibitions, specializes in engaging locations into new destinations. Project developers and public authorities entrust Congé with the task of revitalizing blind spots in the city and regions. Depending on the dynamics and needs of the area, a customized theme is chosen centered around a hospitality experience. While visitors are presented with new perspectives - never pedantic, but always refreshing - and undergo a behavioral change, a new destination emerges and transforms into a thriving vibrant hotspot.

The mother company behind Plein Publiek, DIVE, Happiness and so much more!

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Prime location
: located right above Brussels Central Station, Plein Publiek offers unbeatable accessibility.

🌿 A green oasis
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Our vibrant venue brings the outdoors inside, creating anurban jungle where creativity, sustainability, and hospitality come together.

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Room for growth
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We provide plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. With us, you’re encouraged to learn, make mistakes, and grow.

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Supportive team culture
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Join a talented team of driven individuals in a friendly and open atmosphere. No micromanagement, no rigid tools: just real responsibilities and a supportive team that helps you succeed.

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Sustainability at the core
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We’re proud of our circular business approach, meaning you can have a great time while making a positive impact on the planet.

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Creative freedom
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Got an idea? We want to hear it! We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and give you the freedom to innovate and shape our restaurant. No “same old, same old” here!

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Work hard, play hard
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We live by this motto. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and still find time to unwind with your teammates after a successful day.

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