Restaurant chef/ Sous Chef in charge of Restaurant

Job description

Hilton Antwerp Old Town is located in the iconic former Grand Bazar du Bon Marché building, recognized for its remarkable architecture, in the historic old town city-center of Antwerp. Since opening in 1993, the hotel has 210 spacious rooms in a classic style, including the prestigious “Royal Sinjoor” Duplex Suite. Our brasserie, Blend 32, welcomes guests from breakfast to dinner with refined dishes and drinks. The hotel also features 15 meeting and event spaces, including the Belle Epoque Ballroom, which can host up to 1,000 guests.

  Your Role as Restaurant Chef/ Sous Chef in charge of Restaurant

As Restaurant Chef, you are the beating heart of our kitchen. You combine culinary creativity with leadership and organizational skills. You lead the kitchen team, ensure the quality of our dishes, and oversee smooth daily operations, stepping in for the Executive Chef when needed.

Your Profile as a Restaurant Chef/ Sous Chef in charge of Restaurant

ü  Leadership & Responsibility : A natural leader with a passion for gastronomy, you confidently take over the Executive Chef’s responsibilities in their absence.

ü  Team Development: You motivate, coach, and foster a positive work environment where your team can grow. You’re an enthusiastic trainer who values continuous learning.

ü  Organization & Efficiency : You manage the daily kitchen operations, delegate tasks, and ensure both efficiency and service quality.

ü  Creativity & Innovation : You develop seasonal menus and recipes, involve your team in tastings and brainstorming, maintain the recipe book, and shape the storytelling around new dishes.

ü  Administration & Precision : You meticulously manage orders and inventory, create accurate menu costings, and coordinate daily actions related to safety, HACCP, and hygiene.

What will you bring to our kitchen?

ü  First of all you need to have a European Citizenship or a single permit to be able to work in Belgium

ü  Flexibility and strong leadership skills

ü  Relevant experience, preferably in a hotel kitchen

ü  Knowledge of current culinary trends

ü  Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook

ü  Passion for delivering high-quality dishes

ü  A positive and professional attitude

What We Offer

ü  A challenging and rewarding role in a prestigious hotel

ü  An inspiring work environment within the Hilton brand

ü  Opportunities to express your culinary creativity

ü  Training and development to support your career growth

ü  A full-time 38-hour contract, with the possibility of a 4-day workweek

ü  Competitive salary

ü  (Inter)national career opportunities and staff discounts at over 8,000 Hilton hotels in 120 countries