Sous chef / Independent working chef with ambition (full-time)

Are you an experienced cook ready for the next step? Or do you currently work as an independent working chef and want to advance to sous chef?

At Restaurant & Hotel De Watermölle, we are looking for a Souschef or ambitious Independent Working Chef to run and further develop the kitchen together with a very experienced chef.

A position with (shared) responsibility, creativity and room for your own ideas in a beautiful location in the countryside.

About The Watermölle

De Watermölle is a restaurant and hotel in a beautiful spot in the greenery near Haaksbergen. We welcome guests for lunch, dinner, weddings, parties and hotel stays. Quality, atmosphere and hospitality are our focus.

We work as a team and always help each other where necessary. Furthermore, we work with a digital system and app where you can find your schedule on time.

Interested?

Would you like to become part of our team and develop the kitchen with us?

Send your CV and brief motivation to:
📧 administratie@dewatermolle.nl 

Or call to make an appointment for a cup of coffee to get acquainted.

Interested but don't quite meet the job requirements yet? We would always like to talk to you to see if we fit together and an apprenticeship might be among the possibilities.

What will you do?

As sous chef, you will be the right hand of the head chef and together you will ensure a strong, well-organised kitchen.

Your responsibilities include:
- Managing and supervising the kitchen team
- Rotate in the lunch and dinner service
- Development of new menus, specials and menus
- Monitoring quality, presentation and taste
- Responsible for HACCP/hygiene
- Stock management and ordering in consultation with the chef
- E.v.t. mentoring of young cooks

Together, you ensure that guests at De Watermölle enjoy beautiful dishes and a great atmosphere every day.

Who are you?

We are looking for a chef with passion for the job and a natural drive to take responsibility.
In addition:
- Do you have experience in a professional kitchen
- Do you have a sense of quality and creative presentation
- Can you work well together and motivate colleagues
- Work in an organised and structured manner
- Do you have knowledge of HACCP

What do we offer you?

  • Full-time position with growth opportunities
  • Lots of room for creativity and own ideas
  • A close and friendly team
  • Good working conditions commensurate with experience
  • Varied work; restaurant, weddings and on-site catering
  • Working in a unique place in the middle of nature
  • A good salary tailored to your knowledge & experience
  • Tipping
  • Fun outings with the team
  • Digital personnel file with roster app.

Apply

The English Mile Run will take place again on Sunday 22 March. This running event may slightly affect our accessibility between 12 and 14 hours. By car it is best to drive via Henk Pen and then follow the signs Watermölle. You can walk or cycle the usual route, but you may have to wait until the runners have passed.