Executive Head Chef: Banquets & Luxury Hotel Dining

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

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Be our guest stay

Meal vouchers

Employee rate

Friends & Family rate

Training programs

Career opportunities

Staff events

Employee Benefits Portal

Refer-A-Friend bonus

Résumé du poste

NH Collection Antwerp Centre is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee all culinary operations, delivering outstanding food quality and service across outlets. You will plan production, manage costs, train staff, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to deliver memorable dining experiences for events and daily guests.

Join a dedicated team in a landmark hotel offering development opportunities, training programs, and a supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in hotel, conference, banqueting, or upscale hospitality.
• Strong leadership to motivate, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Extensive knowledge of food production, menu development, and large-scale banquet operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, labor, budgets and profitability.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across departments.
• Passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency across outlets.
• Plan production and organize operations to meet business demands.
• Collaborate with the F&B team to deliver events and dining experiences.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and supplier relations.
• Optimize efficiency and minimize food waste.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health & safety.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and workplace safety.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff performance.
• Ensure culinary operations reflect Minor Hotels' standards and brand values.

Connaissances

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost control

HACCP knowledge

Team development

Operational excellence

Description du poste

NH Collection Antwerp Centre is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee all culinary operations, delivering outstanding food quality and service across outlets. You will plan production, manage costs, train staff, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to deliver memorable dining experiences for events and daily guests.

Join a dedicated team in a landmark hotel offering development opportunities, training programs, and a supportive work culture