Sous Chef Volkshotel/Canvas - Amsterdam

Volkshotel is a place for single mums, dandies, artists and night owls. A place where there’s life 24/7 and creativity flows. In Volkshotel, locals and travellers gather to eat, drink, work, sleep and play. With Werkplaats (café & co-working spaces), Doka (sound bar), Canvas (restaurant on the 7th floor), Broedplaats VKG (85 work spaces for creative minds) and 216 hotel rooms, this former newspaper building is more than just a place for tourists to sleep. The reasonable prices and easy-going vibe make Volkshotel a place for everyone.

Volkshotel is looking for an enthusiastic sous chef. From early in the morning until late at night, Volkshotel is a place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. With restaurant Canvas, cafe Werkplaats and many events, Volkshotel is a diverse place to work as a sous chef. In this position you are directly under the supervision of the executive chef and you are jointly responsible for all things food related. Do you enjoy working in a creative and international environment and do you have at least two years of relevant work experience as a chef or sous chef? Then you might become our new colleague.

Responsibilities:

• You will take the lead of the team together with our other sous chef and manage the daily operations of our restaurants Canvas, Café Werkplaats, and the food events at the Volkshotel.
• You will handle HR matters, schedule staff, and conduct performance reviews.
• You are responsible for labor productivity and inventory management.
• You will collaborate with the executive chef on menu changes, where you can showcase your creativity.
• You will train and motivate the kitchen team.
• You will ensure a pleasant working environment in which we comply with all HACCP standards.