Sous Chef

About Celest

Located on the top floors of De Zalmhaven, the tallest tower in the Benelux, Celest is a premium restaurant and cocktail bar offering spectacular 360° views over Rotterdam. As part of Magnicity, we welcome guests from both the Netherlands and around the world every day, providing an exceptional culinary experience at one of the country's most unique destinations.

At Celest, everything revolves around hospitality, quality, and creating unforgettable experiences. Together with an ambitious team, we strive every day to exceed our guests' expectations.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a dynamic, high-end hospitality environment? This is your opportunity to play a key role within the kitchen team at Celest.

As Sous Chef, you are the right hand of the Head Chef and play a vital role in maintaining the highest culinary standards. Together, you are responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen. Your responsibilities include food preparation, menu development, inventory management, and coaching and developing the kitchen team. You also ensure that all hygiene, food safety, and quality standards are consistently met.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and supporting the kitchen team to ensure optimal staffing levels and effective collaboration. You create staff schedules, coordinate planning, and act as the first point of contact for the team.

• Coordinating the daily kitchen operation while ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and consistency. You oversee food quality, recipes, stock levels, and the maintenance of kitchen equipment.

• Contributing creative culinary ideas for the menu and helping develop new dishes, seasonal menus, and innovative concepts.

• Monitoring the efficiency of the kitchen. Together with the Head Chef, you manage budgets, food cost, and process improvements.

• Working closely with other departments to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

As Sous Chef, you work closely with the management team to ensure the daily operation runs smoothly while continuously focusing on quality, presentation, and team development.

What We Offer

This is your opportunity to make a significant contribution to the daily kitchen operation of the highest hospitality concept in the Netherlands. You will work in a professional environment where quality, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do, with plenty of opportunities to further develop your career within the luxury hospitality industry.

In addition, we offer:

• 25 vacation days;

• Opportunities for personal and professional development;

• Career growth opportunities within Magnicity;

• Employee discounts at all Magnicity locations worldwide;

• A salary starting from €2,900, in accordance with the Dutch Hospitality Collective Labour Agreement (KHN CAO).

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you have at least three years of leadership experience in a professional kitchen with high service standards. Experience in a fine dining restaurant or another premium hospitality environment is highly preferred.

In addition, you have:

• A culinary diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognised culinary institution;

• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, flavour profiles, and international cuisines;

• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written;

• An SVH diploma and a certified Workplace Trainer (Leermeester) qualification;

• Thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety standards;

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team;

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail;

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

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