Sous-Chef

Job Ref: INT23714

Branch: Residence Inn, Ghent

Location: Residence Inn, Ghent Akkerhage

Salary/Benefits: Competitive pay, meal vouchers, health insurance global hotel perks

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Flexible: early shift (7:00 – 15:00), late shift (15:00 – 23:00), or split shift (9:00 – 17:00)

Hours per week: 38

Posted date: 20/08/2025

Closing date: 21/09/2025

At Residence Inn, everything revolves around true comfort and long-term stays. Guests can cook for themselves, but we love to spoil them with a delicious breakfast and international-style comfort food. Do you have a heart for cooking and for people? Then we're looking for you as our Sous-Chef. Someone who not only brings flavor to the plate, but also structure and positivity to our kitchen team.

As Sous-Chef, you are the right hand of the Head Chef and a key point of contact for the team. You will:

• Assist with the daily kitchen operations and support the Head Chef in managing workflow.
• Take charge when the Head Chef is absent, ensuring continuity and structure.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the kitchen team in a positive and professional manner.
• Ensure dish quality and enforce hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows, efficiency, and menus.
• Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team and restaurant manager to provide guests with a warm, worry-free experience.

You'll begin with the trusted kitchen team at Residence Inn Ghent, enhancing the experience of our long-stay guests with care and quality. In October 2025, you'll help write the story of our new Scala Event Center, the future culinary hotspot on the same site.

• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Sous-Chef or Chef de Partie.
• You're eager to take on a full-time role (38 hours/week) with variable working hours (Monday to Sunday between 7 AM and 11 PM).
• You're a natural organizer with an eye for detail and a strong sense of oversight.
• You're a team player who communicates clearly and constructively.
• You speak fluent Dutch or English, and can express yourself professionally.

• You inspire trust and lead your team in a constructive and enthusiastic way.
• Busy service? Last-minute changes? You keep a clear head, stay calm, and find fast solutions.
• You always aim for the best result with a sharp eye for taste, presentation, and hygiene.
• You understand that kitchen work is teamwork. You support your colleagues and actively contribute to a positive, collegial work atmosphere.

• The opportunity to leave your culinary mark in a brand-new restaurant.
• A sustainable, long-term commitment through a permanent contract.

• A competitive salary, plus attractive benefits including:

• Extensive DKV hospitalization insurance

• Meal and eco vouchers
• Worldwide employee discounts in hotels and restaurants within our group
• Full reimbursement of public transportation costs
• Ongoing training through Marriott International – because learning never stops.
• A brand-new, professionally equipped kitchen as your workplace.

Residence Inn Ghent is a modern hotel with 105 spacious studios focused on extended stays, located in the vibrant Akkerhage business district. We are part of the Marriott family, and one of a cluster of (soon to be) four hotels in Ghent. Soon, the brand-new Courtyard hotel and Scala Event Center will open on the same site — and you could be part of this exciting new chapter.

At Residence Inn Ghent, you'll work in a dynamic FB environment with three unique outlets:

• Breakfast Lounge: serving a generous and healthy buffet for guests to enjoy on-site or take away.
• The White Rabbit Restaurant: offering international comfort food in a modern setting – a cozy place for lunch or dinner.
• The White Rabbit Bar: by day a coffee spot and workspace, by night a lively bar with Belgian beers and cocktails.

Our location is easy to reach from anywhere. Residence Inn is located at Akkerhage 2A, 9000 Ghent, near exit 9 (U.Z. Gent) on the E17 highway.
Arriving by car? Enjoy free and spacious parking.
Cyclists, scooter users, or speed-pedelec riders have direct access via safe, well-maintained bike paths and dedicated bike parking on-site.
Public transportation is also smooth and easy: tram and bus stops are within walking distance with great connections via De Lijn.

Click on 'Apply now'. You'll be redirected to our English job site hosted by Aimbridge Hospitality. Simply submit your resume and details at the bottom of the page.

If we see a match, you'll hear from us soon for a first introductory conversation.

At Residence Inn, we believe in the power of diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're from — if you're excited about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We warmly welcome your unique perspective and experience.

Who are we?

Just a few kilometres from the historic city centre of Ghent lies the Residence Inn – a chic extended stay hotel, boasting 105 self-catering apartments and the White Rabbit bar where you can unwind in the evenings. Opened in 2020, Belgium's first Residence Inn has quickly rose to become a leader in the local market.

Situated next to the newly built Arno's destination Restaurant and Scala meetings and events centre, The Residence Inn is part of an exciting new hub which forms the heart of hospitality for the vibrant city of Ghent.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

• Market leading DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Travel to work by public transport is 100% paid by employer
• Daily meal vouchers and eco vouchers
• Access to all online trainings and Horeca Forma trainings
• Hotel discounts with staff rates up to 50%

Alongside the benefits on offer, this role will give you a unique opportunity to work as part of a renowned hospitality group with a Global presence, invested in your ongoing development and passionate about retaining key talent.