At our gourmet restaurant Aurum (1* Michelin star, 15.5/20 Gault & Milau), we are seeking a sous chef to join our team. Under the leadership of Gary Kirchens, Aurum truly elevates the product. Together with a young team, he crafts balanced and enriching dishes in a unique environment.

Aurum is part of the five-star Kasteel van Ordingen hotel, a gem in the heart of Haspengouw (near Sint-Truiden and Hasselt). The castle estate includes 32 rooms and suites, Bistro Richard, wellness facilities, a maximalist lounge, 3 meeting rooms for business gatherings, a pear orchard, and a vineyard. Additionally, as a member of Relais & Châteaux, we aim for an optimal guest experience in a familial and authentic setting.

• Leading and motivating kitchen staff during the preparation of dishes and keeping the kitchen clean
• Monitoring the quality of dishes and overseeing the progress of work in the kitchen
• Guiding and mentoring trainee chefs
• As the right hand of the head chef, you work closely with other kitchen and service team members, and take charge of the kitchen in the chef’s absence
• Managing inventory and ensuring stock levels are maintained
• Preparing dishes for lunch and dinner
• Mise en place
• Managing and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Ensuring compliance with safety and HACCP regulations in the kitchen
• Continuously innovating and striving for perfect service for the guests

• Culinary training and/or work experience in a similar role
• Passion and talent for high-level gastronomy
• Attention to detail
• Creative and a true team player
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and service-oriented
• Proactive, resilient to stress, an precise
• Solution-oriented with a hands-on mentality