Sous Chef - Trattoria Graziella

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Trattoria Graziella

Job description

About Us

Step into the world of Trattoria Graziella, where the vibrant heart of Amsterdam meets the soulful flavors of Italy. Located in the iconic De L'Europe Amsterdam, our trattoria is all about warm hospitality, shared meals, and authentic Italian traditions. From handmade pastas to timeless dishes, Graziella offers guests a true taste of Italy in a cozy and romantic setting.

As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience, supporting the Head Chef in daily operations, guiding the team, and ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen feels like it came straight from an Italian home.

What You'll Do

Support the Head Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen | Lead services when required, ensuring consistency in quality and timing | Prepare authentic Italian dishes together with your team | Contribute to menu development, tastings, and recipe creation | Oversee ordering, stock management, and kitchen organization | Train and guide Chef de Parties and Demi Chefs in their roles | Inspire and motivate your team by leading with passion and professionalism | Ensure HACCP and safety standards are maintained at all times | Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and share your knowledge with the team | Foster a constructive, supportive and team-oriented kitchen culture.

Who You Are

An experienced Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step | Solid knowledge of Italian or Mediterranean cuisine – or a strong interest and willingness to learn | Passionate about culinary excellence and creativity | A natural leader with a positive and supportive style, able to motivate and inspire others | Calm and structured under pressure, with a solutions-oriented mindset | Strong communicator who thrives on collaboration and teamwork | Flexible and adaptable, with availability for evenings and weekends | Attentive to detail, always aiming for consistency and quality | Someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring junior staff, and helping others grow | Always smiling and ready with solutions, even when challenges arise.

Nice to Have

Passion for luxury hospitality | Experience in training and mentoring junior staff | Knowledge of fine dining and brasserie cuisine.

Job requirements

What we offer you

Let’s meet!

We are looking forward meeting you! When you send your application, we will carefully review and personally contact you. After that you will be invited to meet us in person. This is your opportunity to get to know your future colleagues and ours to understand your strengths and potential. If we both feel there is a match, we schedule the next step. This can be another chat with different colleagues, a look behind the scenes or an assessment. We do whatever is needed to decide on your next career step!

MEET THE TEAMHey you, we are looking forward to reviewing your enthusiasm and your experience. In case you have any questions, feel to reach out to us! 
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