Chef de Cuisine: Banquets & Main Kitchen Lead

Hotelprofessionals - Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Employee referral bonus

Personal coaching and training

Career development

Marriott Associate Rate

Wellness program

Team events

Job summary

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam is seeking a Chef de Cuisine – Main Kitchen & Banqueting to lead the central kitchen supporting hotel outlets and events. You will oversee stocks, mise en place and banquets, ensuring quality and consistency across high-volume productions.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef and F&B teams, you will develop menus, coach a talented kitchen team and drive efficient service while maintaining HACCP standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably within a hotel.
• Strong experience with banqueting and large‑scale food production.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations and modern kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the Main Kitchen, ensuring prep, production and service meet high standards.
• Oversee central preparation for hotel outlets, stocks, sauces, butchery and mise en place for service.
• Lead kitchen operation for banquets, meetings and events and plan for large events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banqueting

HACCP

English

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam is seeking a Chef de Cuisine – Main Kitchen & Banqueting to lead the central kitchen supporting hotel outlets and events. You will oversee stocks, mise en place and banquets, ensuring quality and consistency across high-volume productions.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef and F&B teams, you will develop menus, coach a talented kitchen team and drive efficient service while maintaining HACCP standards and cost controls.