A sous chef your kitchen can rely on
A strong sous chef turns the head chef’s plans into daily practice. During prep, in the middle of service and on the days the head chef is away.
Looking for a sous chef for a restaurant or hotel? NovaChef helps you find someone who fits your kitchen’s standards, the responsibilities of the role and the people already working there.
What support does your head chef need?
You might need an experienced sous chef who can run a service independently. Or someone ready to step up, with the right support. Those calls require a different selection.
We discuss team size, who handles planning and what the sous chef needs to take on independently. That includes mise en place, quality checks, coaching colleagues and handovers between shifts.
Working together matters as much as experience
A candidate can have an impressive CV and still not be the right fit for your head chef. Alongside kitchen experience, we look at how someone communicates, takes responsibility and handles a busy service.
Practical terms belong in that conversation from the start. A workable rota, a manageable commute and clear salary expectations should not be left until the end.
Frequently asked questions
Does the candidate need previous experience as a sous chef?
That depends on how independently they need to work and the support you can offer. We can discuss whether stepping up from another kitchen role is realistic for your vacancy.
Do you recruit outside Amsterdam?
Yes. NovaChef is based in Amsterdam and works with employers across the Netherlands. Location and transport are part of the search criteria.
What information do you need to get started?
An outline of the kitchen, team, work and conditions is a good start. You do not need a polished job description. We first discuss what the job involves in practice.
Tell us who is missing from your brigade
Are you replacing someone or expanding the team? Discuss with Thomas what the new sous chef will be responsible for and the person you have in mind.