Kimpton de Witt, Celia Amsterdam and Super Lyan are only as good as the people it employs, that is why we picked you. You are outgoing and you love to meet new people. You are passionate, focused and driven about making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’, making their visit unforgettable, in all the right ways.

You will be working with a friendly, international, motivated team and will work together to develop our full potential and ensure we all provide genuine heartfelt care to our all guest.

As the Executive Sous Chef you are the second-in-command in the kitchen and you act as the right hand of the Executive Chef. This role is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety, and driving culinary innovation. The Executive Sous Chef plays a key leadership role

in menu development, staff training, and maintaining a positive, productive kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Operations

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations across multiple food & beverage outlets

• Maintain consistently high culinary standards, ensuring food quality, presentation, and flavor profiles align with Kimpton’s brand identity

• Lead by example on the kitchen floor, maintaining discipline, creativity, and operational excellence

• Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Menu Development & Commercial Performance

• Contribute to menu development, concepting, and seasonal innovation

• Understand and actively manage menu engineering, food costs, and profit & loss performance

• Commercially maximize multiple F&B outlets while maintaining high service and quality standards

Team Leadership & Communication

• Act as a strong, approachable leader for the kitchen team

• Communicate clearly, positively, and consistently with team members and cross-departmental partners

• Coach, train, and motivate the team to grow skills, confidence, and ownership

• Listen actively and foster an inclusive, respectful kitchen culture

Compliance, Safety & Systems

• Ensure full compliance with local food safety laws, HACCP standards, and internal policies

• Maintain accurate administration using systems such as Microsoft Office, POS systems, Opera, BirchStreet, and department-specific tools

• Ensure proper stock control, ordering, and inventory management

Job Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable high-volume, quality-driven culinary environment

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations within a hotel or multi-outlet F&B setting

• Physically capable of working full shifts on the kitchen floor

• Passion for food, ingredients, techniques, and evolving flavor profiles

Personal Attributes

• A warm, welcoming, and confident communicator

• Naturally passionate about food, drink, and hospitality

• Flexible, hands-on, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Leads with integrity and sets the standard for others to follow

Compliance & Language

• Fluent in the local language

• Meets legal requirements regarding food handling and alcohol service

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

Whats in it for you?

• Experience Stay at Kimpton De Witt as part of our introduction program (overnight stay with +1 including dinner, drinks & breakfast)

• 6 complimentary nights per year at the Lore Group hotels worldwide

• Employee and Friends & Family discount rates at the Lore Group hotels

• Employee and Friends & Family discount rates at more than 5500 IHG Hotels and all Lore Group hotels

• A monthly budget to spend on benefits platform Alleo

• Possibility to lease a bike

• 50% discount in restaurants & bars at 19 partner hotels in Amsterdam

• Free and unlimited appointments per year with a psychologist via OpenUp

• A monthly contribution to a pension scheme

• A monthly travel allowance

• A monthly clothing allowance (if applicable to your position)

• A yearly shoe allowance

• Possibility to take part in a Dutch language course

• Freshly prepared meals in the canteen

• Discount on supplemental health insurances

Location: Amsterdam