About this role
At Carstens Café, we celebrate the best local ingredients and Dutch flavours in a warm, contemporary setting. As our Junior Sous Chef, you'll support the kitchen leadership team in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes while developing your own culinary skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef ready to take the next step in their career and grow within one of Amsterdam's leading hospitality groups. Benefits of working with us as a Junior Sous Chef: - Competitive salary - Tasty and healthy meal during your shift - Participation in company pension scheme - 25 days of vacation - 1 extra day off for your well-being - Exciting career opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group throughout Europe - Attractive staff discount on hotel room bookings (including Radisson Hotel Group worldwide, plus family & friends discounts) - 50% F&B discount in our restaurants and bars (for the entire party) - Travel expense reimbursement (max. €200 net per month based on full-time employment) - Birthday bonus (€250 gross, paid in your birthday month) - Referral bonus of up to €1,500 for every successful recommendation - 8% holiday allowance (paid annually in May) - Annual company parties and outings - Exclusive discounts through the staff benefits platform - Discount on supplementary collective health insurance with VGZ - Bonus programme per department - Excellent Learning & Development opportunities - Comprehensive onboarding programme - Access to hotel fitness facilities during quieter periods and much more Are you the perfect match? - You have experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a busy restaurant, hotel, or high-volume kitchen - You are passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients and delivering consistently high-quality dishes - You support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and enjoy leading by example - You have experience supervising, coaching, or training ju