Jr Sous Chef

Are you a food artist with great cooking skills who loves to work in an open kitchen? Then keep reading!

Zoku provides a home for business travelers who want to live in a city for between a few days and a few months. We’re a new type of business hotel offering a relaxed place to live, co-work and socialize – while wiring residents into the local scene. Join an international team of driven, proactive and fun-loving Zokus who all have one thing in common: a passion for connecting people across the globe.

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Life doesn’t become more social than through sharing food. That’s our founding food philosophy and it can be yours too. The food that comes out of our Living Kitchen is fresh, simple, honest, healthy and local.

As our Jr Sous Chef you'll be working closely together with our Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop menus offerings, leading other chefs during a shift and taking care of our supply needs (food stocking and ordering). You'll be responsible for any food that comes out of our Living Kitchen and will plate beautiful dishes and make creative buffet that not only look good, but also taste amazing.

WHAT MAKES OUR KITCHEN UNIQUE?

• You won’t hide in the background. You'll get to work in an open kitchen environment with plenty of space and natural daylight.

• You'll get the ultimate flexibility. You can come up with your own dishes and let your creativity run wild.

• You can have good conversations with visitors. You’re the face of the kitchen and will get to directly chat with guests.

• You get to be independent in your work. You like doing your own thing and can cook solo when you need to.

• You'll get to know the entire team. You'll be in close contact with our front of house and the entire Zoku team.

• You'll work in a unique kitchen setup. We’re not like your average kitchen (feel free to stop by our rooftop to see for yourself!).

• You'll be encouraged to work with fresh and seasonal ingredients. We put a strong emphasis on incorporating vegetables into our dishes.
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A market conform salary package in accordance with experience and know-how (Starting from € 2900 gross per month based on full-time). 

• A personal budget unlocked after 1 year at Zoku to spend on extra days off, learning & development, extra cash or discounted vouchers.

• Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, a Urban Sports Club membership and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.

• A cool comfy uniform – no more looking like a log!

• A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow from. 

• The best staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city. 

• Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.

• A job at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and is purpose-driven.

• Get a personal Swapfiets or a travel allowance for your 1 KM+ work commute. Making your daily grind easier!

WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO

• Show their creativity through their passion for food and never settle for less.

• Can juggle many tasks at the same time while remaining cool headed and warm hearted.

• Have experience in working independently and leading a team.

• Have a hands-on and proactive mentality when it comes to problem solving, both inside and outside of the kitchen.

• Enjoy working in an open kitchen and love to chat up a storm with our residents.

• Have experience in healthy homestyle cooking – vegetarian cooking skills are a plus.

• Have provable knowledge of various cooking techniques.

• Have basic knowledge of food cost control.

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You have a minimum of 1 year working experience in a Jr Sous Chef position.

• You have experience with implementing the local HACCP guidelines.

• You are fluent in English – other languages are a plus.

• You are an EU resident or have a working and living permit valid in the Netherlands.

• You are fully flexible, as there won't be fixed working days / hours.

• You’re a night owl, ready to take on night shifts.

• You love to work, as we need you full-time (40 hours).