Sous Chef

Located in the vibrant Drieharingstraat, you will find Restaurant De Markt, where the Italian cuisine comes to life in a warm and modern atmosphere. Here you can enjoy homemade pastas, crispy wood oven pizzas, and flavorful antipasti, prepared with honest ingredients and a lot of love for the craft.

Whether you dine indoors or sit on the cozy terrace, at De Markt you will taste the authentic flavors of Italy in the heart of Utrecht. Every meal feels like a mini-vacation in Tuscany.

Can you see yourself being part of our team?

Apply as Sous Chef at De Markt in Utrecht!

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for the operations in the kitchen. You report to and advise the Head Chef, always keeping the objectives in mind. With your creativity, you can create a beautiful menu and surprise our guests with each dish through your professional cooking skills. With your enthusiasm, you can pass on this knowledge and expertise to the rest of the kitchen team. Furthermore, you are the right hand of the chef, the point of contact, and responsible for handling questions, complaints, and issues. You also take the initiative in creating new recipes, trying them out, and evaluating them. You tackle challenges and immediately look for solutions.

You will also do the following

• Contribute to developing a seasonal and recognizable menu

• Supervise, coach, and motivate the kitchen team

• Ensure the presentation and timing of dishes

• Inventory management: from receipt to calculation and orders

• Resolve minor technical issues and identify major ones

• Ensure safety and hygiene according to Arbo and HACCP

• And of course: enjoy a drink with your colleagues after a successful shift

You are or have

• MBO level 3 education and thinking level

• Demonstrable experience at a similar level

• Knowledge of products/ingredients and (the composition of) the menu

• You are flexible in working hours (including weekends and evenings)

This is a position where we expect you to be self-starting and quality-oriented, and of course, able to handle the varying workload in the kitchen. You bring out the best in yourself every day and are only satisfied when everything runs smoothly and our guests have had a fantastic taste experience.

What do we offer?

• A workplace with many friendly colleagues and work in a top location

• The security of working for a large organization but the coziness of a family business

• A job with a lot of flexibility and diversity

• 20% staff discount when you visit one of our establishments in your free time for a meal or a drink

• Development opportunities in the form of training and education

• Pension through the PHenC pension fund

• Through Alléo, you can put together your own secondary employment conditions. Choose, for example, a gym subscription or other fun discounts, completely tailored to your life and preferences.

About Axivate Horeca

Welcome to Axivate Horeca Group, the organization behind some of the finest hospitality venues in the Randstad and Utrecht. Think of iconic locations such as 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 passion for quality, hospitality, and creating genuine experiences. You will also find this in our DNA. At Axivate Horeca, everything revolves around a special experience, not only for our guests but also for you as an employee. We want everyone to bring out the best in themselves and others - every day. Together, we ensure that our guests come back gladly, thanks to the unique atmosphere, delicious dishes, and our personal, authentic approach. Because at Axivate Horeca, we believe that success starts with being yourself. With more than 700 colleagues, we make a difference every day.

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