Kitchen Team Lead (Line Chef)

No Ghost; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dynamic plant-based restaurant in Antwerp seeks a Kitchen Team Lead to manage the kitchen operations, ensuring product quality, mentoring staff, and contributing to menu development. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of culinary experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a startup environment. If you are passionate about innovative cuisine and ethical food production, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the industry while working in a creative and supportive atmosphere. A degree is not specified but relevant experience is crucial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie, Line Chef or in a similar role.
• Eligibility to work legally in Antwerp.
• Genuine interest in evolving within the role.

Responsabilités

• Lead the service while coordinating the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent product quality focusing on taste and presentation.
• Support and mentor kitchen staff for their growth.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Speed and pragmatism

Professional kitchen approach

Collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability

Description du poste

About the job Kitchen Team Lead (Line Chef)

No Ghost is a dynamic plant-based burger restaurant and meat production hub based in Antwerp.

Our mission is to rethink and revolutionize the way we produce and consume for a more prosperous future. We do this by crafting food that is incredibly delicious, anti‑industrialized and healthy, all while caring for our planet.

What we stand for

• Quality first: we exist to craft game‑changing food that is both delicious and packed with nutrition.
• Work smart, play hard: we give our all, but know when it's time to unwind.
• Unity: it's all about collaboration, there's no "I" in team.
• Open mind: we embrace different perspectives and are driven by learning, not judgment.
• Continuous improvement: we never settle, we constantly push for better.
• What adds value, stays: we focus on what matters to drive success and clear away the rest.

Are you passionate about innovative cuisine and committed to ethical, sustainable food production? If you have the dedication and skills to create a meaningful impact in the food industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for food and plant‑based meat preparation, with the director's support.
• Lead the service, while coordinating the operative kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent product quality, focusing on superior taste and smart presentation.
• Contribute to menu development by bringing creative, actionable recipe ideas to life.
• Maintain product quality, focusing on superior taste and smart presentation.
• Support and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring their growth and development within the team.
• Ensure smooth daily operations by collaborating with the kitchen team.
• Deliver our proprietary plant‑based meat to our client restaurants in Antwerp.
• Lead and/or conduct free food sampling, to engage and attract restaurant clients.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and sanitation regulations, keeping the kitchen safe and compliant.

Additional Opportunities (If desired)

• Propose and test new ideas that enhance the kitchen's workflow and food quality.
• Engage in and learn within product sourcing negotiations and supplier relations.
• Collaborate with the director to optimize recipes in line with food cost objectives.
• Contribute to content creation for our online presence in ideation, definition and execution.

Your Expertise

• 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie, Line Chef or in a similar role.
• You are eligible to legally work in Antwerp.
• You have sharp attention to detail while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• You have speed and pragmatism in handling day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• You have a professional approach suitable for working in an open kitchen environment.
• You have the enthusiasm to thrive in a startup setting, where flexibility and adaptability are key.
• You have a collaborative mindset and are willing to work as part of a team.
• You have the ability to balance hard work with a sense of fun, knowing when to push and to enjoy the moment.
• You are genuinely interested in exploring and evolving within the role.
• We also value diverse perspectives.

We also value diverse perspectives. Are you a pro at solving Rubik's cube blindfolded or a seasoned triathlon athlete? Let's talk!

If you are interested in this job

Once submitted, we will thoroughly review your application and aim to respond within 7–10 working days. Let's get to know each other.

If selected, we will invite you to a 45‑minute interview. This gives us an opportunity to get to know each other, discuss your skills and experience, and how they align with the role.

Showcase your craft

We would love to know about your perspective on cooking by tasting directly one of your favourite recipes. To do so, we'll organise a moment where you will prepare a dish of your choice, for us to taste together.

As part of the process we will invite you to a day of work with us, where you will demonstrate your skills in action. This will provide valuable insights into your expertise and offer you a real taste of what to expect in the position.

Are you our Kitchen Team Lead?