Sous Chef Banqueting & Buffet

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven sous chef for our event center and restaurant The Buffet. In this role, you will work in a dynamic hotel environment where no day is the same. With your passion for the kitchen and hospitality, you contribute to an optimal experience for our guests.

As a sous chef, you will lead the kitchen brigade on a daily basis and act as a sparring partner for the head chef. You are responsible for ensuring quality in the kitchen, checking deliveries, and coaching and motivating employees. You know how to inspire a team and take it to the next level.

You will also have the opportunity to showcase your creativity in developing and creating beautiful buffets for a variety of events and parties. Whether it's a large corporate event or a cozy family gathering, you ensure a culinary experience that perfectly matches the guests' wishes.

Are you ready for this challenging position within a large organization and do you have a heart for hospitality? Apply now!

What can a workday bring you?

• You lead (in the absence of the head chef) the entire kitchen brigade, dishwashing, and purchasing that you supervise from the operation;

• Coordinating and checking an as efficient and effective preparation process as possible;

• You are a sparring partner for the head chef in adjusting buffets/recipes based on market developments;

• You ensure the control of the daily deliveries ordered by the head chef and the purchasing department;

• Coaching, motivating, and training employees;

• You work and strictly control according to HACCP regulations.

What qualities and experience will make us happy?

• A completed training as an independent working chef;

• Van der Valk-minded: motivated, enthusiastic, no-nonsense mentality, and honest;

• A completed vocational training of restaurant chef (level 3/4);

• Possession of a SvH master learner diploma is a plus;

• Min. 2 years of work experience as a sous chef;

• Relevant work experience, especially in banqueting and/or catering;

• You have experience in leadership and motivating employees;

• Focus on quality and stress-resistant;

• You can independently organize, plan, collaborate, and make decisions;

• You are culinary creative, flexible (also on holidays), and detail-oriented;

• Representative, hospitable, and service-oriented.

Who are we?
Van der Valk Hotels & Restaurants, you probably know us. Maybe you've eaten, slept, had a meeting, or maybe you've seen us on TV. Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven is one of the largest congress & event hotels in South Netherlands and is more than just a 4-star hotel. With our certificate of Yoin excellent meeting place, 040 Congress & Events is among the top of the Dutch venue market. Our kitchen brigade provides all Food & Beverage facilities in the hotel. This includes breakfast for hotel guests, lunch and dinner in the Chez Manan brasserie, (family) Buffet, Sushi & Steaks in our hotel bar Ozzo Food & Drinks, as well as banqueting and culinary services during (large) events. Flexibility, creativity, and service are highly valued!

What do we offer you?

• An informal culture within a beautiful family business;

• A fun team where humor is the key fuel;

• Regular weekends off;

• Free access to our renovated Toucan Sportcenter;

• Staff discount on stays at Van der Valk Hotels;

• Staff discount in our restaurants;

• Benefits at work - Discounts at various stores and companies;

• Possibility to participate in collective health insurance;

• Possibility to participate in training at Van der Valk Training;

• Guidance in your development as a hotel professional with growth opportunities;

• Salary in accordance with the Hospitality CAO.