Sous Chef

Restaurant Rust Wat in Blaricum is entering an exciting new culinary chapter under the leadership of renowned top chef Sidney Schutte.
We are proud to soon introduce an entirely new concept: French brasserie style, where simplicity, flavor, and hospitality take center stage. Familiar and accessible to all. We are building a place where guests feel at home—not fine dining with stars, but crafted with expertise and love for the product.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for enthusiastic kitchen colleagues who want to join us on this culinary journey!

Do you have a passion for cooking and dream of preparing true French classics? At Rust Wat, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside Sidney Schutte to create a brasserie where pure enjoyment is the main ingredient.

Apply now as Sous-Chef!

As Sous-Chef, you are the right hand of our Head Chef and co-responsible for the day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

You actively contribute to the menu, bring your creativity to the development and testing of new recipes, and ensure that every dish leaves the kitchen just as it should: lovingly prepared, beautifully plated, and served right on time.

You are a natural point of contact for the team and help colleagues grow through your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm. Together with the Head Chef, you maintain quality and organization in the kitchen and proactively tackle any challenges. Whether it’s fixing minor malfunctions, managing inventory, or ensuring HACCP compliance – you stay calm and in control.

Your responsibilities include:

• Helping to develop a seasonal and recognizable menu

• Leading, coaching, and motivating the kitchen team

• Ensuring the presentation and timing of each dish

• Managing inventory: from receiving and calculating to ordering

• Solving minor technical issues and reporting major ones

• Ensuring safety and hygiene according to Arbo and HACCP guidelines

• And of course: enjoying a drink with your team after a successful shift!

What we’re looking for:

• Completed culinary training or demonstrable experience at a comparable level

• Passion for classic French cuisine

• You are stress-resistant, independent, and have a keen eye for detail

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

• You are social, a team player, and love a positive work atmosphere

What we offer:

• A full-time position within a professional and ambitious team

• Opportunities for growth through training and education

• Fun team events and drinks

• A solid pension plan via PHenC

• 20% staff discount at our hospitality venues

• Free padel sessions at PEAKZ

• No transportation? Let’s find a solution together

About Axivate Horeca

Welcome to Axivate Horeca Group, the organization behind some of the most iconic hospitality venues in the Randstad and Utrecht regions. Think of landmark locations like PK Bar & Kitchen, Stadskasteel Oudaen, Brouwerij Oudaen, Restaurant Rust Wat, and Buitenplaats Slangevegt. Each venue has its own unique identity, but what connects them is our shared passion for quality, hospitality, and creating genuine experiences.

This is also deeply rooted in our DNA. At Axivate Horeca, it’s all about creating something special—not just for our guests, but also for you as a team member. We want everyone to bring out the best in themselves and others—every single day. Together, we ensure our guests keep coming back, thanks to the unique atmosphere, delicious food, and our personal, authentic approach. Because at Axivate Horeca, we believe success starts with being yourself.

With more than 700 colleagues, we make a difference every day.

Excited? Apply now!

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