Overview
Salary: €55,000 – €66,000 gross annually (DEO)
Languages: English required | Dutch is a strong advantage
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations across three hospitality outlets within an exciting new opening in Amsterdam.
This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who combines operational excellence with people leadership. You will take ownership of daily kitchen performance, ensuring consistent quality, efficient processes, and a motivated team across multiple concepts.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can bring structure and energy to a new opening, and has the ambition to make a real impact from day one.
Your impact
- Take ownership of kitchen operations across three outlets, ensuring consistent food quality and service standards.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
- Establish strong kitchen processes, from preparation and service flow to hygiene and stock control.
- Drive operational efficiency while maintaining excellent guest experiences.
- Work closely with F&B leadership to support menu execution, events, and overall business objectives.
What you’ll do
- Oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets.
- Lead and support the kitchen team, providing clear direction and coaching.
- Ensure smooth service during busy periods while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Monitor food costs, labour planning, stock control, and waste reduction.
- Ensure dishes are executed consistently according to established standards.
- Support menu implementation and collaborate with culinary leadership.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and efficient kitchen operations.
- Work closely with F&B and events teams to deliver successful service experiences.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
Who you are
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership experience in a busy hospitality environment.
- Experience managing kitchen operations across multiple outlets is highly desirable.
- Strong people management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams.
- Excellent understanding of food cost control, labour management, and kitchen efficiency.
- Organised, structured, and calm under pressure.
- A hands-on leader who leads by example and is comfortable being present on the floor.
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, consistency, and operational performance.
- Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.
Job Tenure: Contract
