Sous-chef

Food sets the stage, drinks create the mood. The only thing we need is a friendly member of the TSH community!

Your Mission Should you choose to accept it…

You are the secret behind-the-scenes mastermind of the kitchen. Without you, the Chef probably wouldn’t be able to find his butcher knife. As Sous Chef, you are a natural motivator, capable of managing and inspiring the kitchen staff in your partie – and for the kitchen at large in the absence of the Chef. Your focus is to create an effective cooking process. You provide input to the Chef for recipes and menus which are developed based on market trends and budget boundaries – all while maintaining a healthy profit margin while using the best possible ingredients. The Sous Chef is co-responsible for the overall guest food experience and is committed to making the dishes that are delicious and memorable.

In case you don’t know who we are (ahem):

TSH is a game-changer. Our unique hybrid hotel concept offers student accommodation as well as long and short stay options for students-at-heart, together with epic facilities and exciting co-working spaces. You can already find The Student Hotel in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain. And with still to be opened properties in Madrid, Barcelona and Toulouse, our unique hospitality concept is truly taking root in the heart of Europe.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all resources are available to staff to enable them to perform their tasks in a proper and timely manner;


• Act as a role model while taking part in service - support with preparing and cooking of dishes, tidying and cleaning the kitchen area;


• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins;


• Arrange for training and development opportunities for staff;


• Schedule staff according to business and staff needs – including review and approval/denial of leave requests;


• Responsible for the Performance Management of all kitchen staff – including goal setting, mid-year & year-end review conversations;


• Translate menu changes into accurate recipes – test-cooking dishes to monitor level of quality;


• Purchase supplies, ingredients and pre-fabricated foods for own partie or, in absence of Chef, for the entire kitchen;


• Monitor accurate execution of HACCP guidelines, fire safety policy and working conditions.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a managerial role at a similar level kitchen;


• HACCP certified;


• Strong knowledge of food products and up-to-date on market standards;


• Excellent knowledge of modern cooking techniques;


• Fluent in English and Italian;


• You’re legally allowed to work in Italy.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company. Not just another hotel - we’re a game changing innovator, challenging every convention and defining the future.


• The chance to learn and grow in your role with the potential for future growth.


• Awesome discounts in all our properties in Europe and not just for you, but also for your friends and family!


• A wonderful workplace to call home, full of events, fun colleagues and all the other amazing salary/benefits stuff.

We want you to be you. You have your own style; tattoos are cool and your hair is yours, not ours. Basically, we don’t want to change who you are because we think the best hospitality comes from people who can be themselves and show our guests their personality. Our team is diverse, representing more than one nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, culture and personality type. That’s what makes our team so special.