Sous Chef

The role: Sous Chef

At Mea, we're bringing the bold, sun-drenched flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean to the heart of Antwerp. Our kitchen isn’t just about cooking—it’s about storytelling, passion, and curating memorable experiences for every guest. As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in this journey, working side-by-side with a passionate team and under the guidance of Omri McNabb’s vibrant culinary vision.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to contribute their own flair while supporting and inspiring the team around them. Whether you're an experienced sous chef ready for a fresh challenge or a talented junior chef ready to step up, we’re open to shaping this role to fit the right person. What matters most is your mindset, energy, and love for Mediterranean flavors.

What you’ll do

• Support the Head Chef in leading the daily kitchen operation with consistency, creativity, and care.

• Prepare and present dishes to the highest standards, aligned with Mea’s bold, ingredient-driven concept.

• Collaborate on menu development, bringing fresh ideas and refining existing dishes.

• Oversee service during busy shifts, ensuring timing, precision, and quality at every step.

• Help manage kitchen organization, stock control, and food cost efficiency.

• Lead by example to maintain health, hygiene, and safety standards.

• Coach, mentor, and support more junior members of the kitchen team.

• Work closely with front-of-house and hotel teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

You’ll be a great fit if you bring the below with you

We welcome applicants with different levels of experience — what matters most is your skill, attitude, and ability to thrive in a high-energy kitchen. You might be a seasoned Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready for your next step. Either way, we're open to finding the right fit and building the role around your strengths. You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have solid experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a Mediterranean or modern European setting.

• Are confident under pressure and take pride in delivering consistently excellent food.

• Are naturally collaborative, with great communication and leadership skills.

• Are driven by seasonal, vibrant ingredients and love bringing bold flavors to life.

• Can manage time, people, and resources effectively.

• Are fluent in English — Dutch is a plus, but not essential.

• Are excited to be part of a creative, international team opening a new concept from the ground up.

What we offer

• A pivotal role in a bold new restaurant opening in Antwerp’s most exciting new lifestyle hotel.

• The chance to grow with us, whether you’re at the start of your leadership journey or already established.

• A supportive, high-energy team that values individuality, ambition, and collaboration.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Long-term growth opportunities as Mea and the Via Antwerp brand expand.

Working at Via Antwerp

At Via Antwerp, we’re redefining the hospitality experience — blending contemporary design, a social spirit, and warm, intuitive service in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Opening in mid-June 2025, our hotel is designed to bring people together: travellers, creatives, professionals, and locals alike.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we’re building a work environment that’s inspiring, supportive, and filled with opportunity. At Via Antwerp, you’ll find a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage new ideas, reward initiative, and create space for every team member to make a real impact.

Ready to join?

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll be part of an opening team shaping something new — with room to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us. If you're passionate about people, energized by fresh challenges, and excited to help write the story of Via Antwerp from day one, we’d love to hear from you.