Sous Chef

Do you think about food all day, look at recipes and follow all the popular food blogs? Do you enjoy working with your colleagues to make sure the breakfast buffet is well stocked, lunch is beautifully presented, and our guests can enjoy delicious dishes in the evening? Then we are looking for you!

What will you be doing?

In our kitchen, no two days are the same, and that's what makes your job so exciting! Together with the chef, you'll go through the latest dishes on the menu. Then you carefully prepare the mise en place so that you and your colleagues can start lunch or dinner well-prepared. You eagerly prepare dishes that are beautifully presented. You talk to some satisfied guests, and at the end of the day you already have ideas on how to make certain dishes even tastier or present them differently. Together with the Head Chef you will take part on sourcing and choosing local products and build structure of the team at the kitchen to ensure work efficiency.

Who are we?

The Babylon Hotel The Hague, an icon at The Hague Central Station since 1978 and part of Eden Hotels. Centrally located, with a fantastic view and of course with all the famous attractions within easy reach. The hotel has 143 rooms and several special meeting rooms. On the first floor of the hotel you will find our bar and restaurant "The Livingroom", where we give our guests a real feeling of home.

Eden Hotels has built a compelling collection of city centre hotels over two generations. Our hands-on approach combines decades of industry expertise with business insight, enabling each and every colleague to reach their full potential. We take great pleasure in creating local experiences and lasting memories for our guests. With our 12 hotels, we are located in all the great cities and surprising places in the Netherlands. We know everything about our cities and ensure that the guest feels like part of our family. With our ambition to grow internationally, our mission is to start providing that same excellent service and experience across Europe. We have exciting times ahead with major projects on the horizon, so it's a great time to get on board!

Who are you?

• You are flexible: no day is like the other. You're ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• You are creative: You bring your own new ideas for our breakfast buffet and new menus.

• You are representative, hospitable and enthusiastic appearance and attitude.

• You are a real team player and can improvise well.

• You have completed a cooking education (at least MBO level 3) or a similar experience.

• You have experience in a similar position.

• You are keen on doing some administrative tasks

• You have demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.

• You have knowledge of products/ingredients and menu composition.

• You have knowledge of HACCP regulations and are familiar with safety regulations.

• You have good communication skills.

• Knowledge in MS Office suit is an advantage.

• An experienced working in a hotel as a cook or junior sous chef is required for this role

• You live in the region of The Hague.

What can you expect from us?

• A full-time fixed contract (with an intention to extend).

• A Competitive salary.

• The Eden Basics are in good hands with us. Think good collective insurances and a travel allowance.

• Substantial discount on even more nights, also for Family & Friends.

• 25 days of holiday days and the option to buy 5 extra days.

• Continued self-development at our Eden Academy.

• A referral bonus scheme

• Great colleagues and lots of (creative) freedom. Cozy events and of course a nice gift for all the wonderful moments in life.

At Eden Hotels, we value equality and diversity. Your gender, ethnicity, age or orientation make no difference to your chances during the application process. We are a company where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves. Whether you are young, slightly older, a student or a returnee.

*Salary is based on the Hospitality Collective Labour Agreement wage scale when the candidate is 21 years of age or older.