Cluster Executive Chef

Hotelprofessionals - Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday bonus of €250

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Discounted hotel rates

50% F&B discount

Travel compensation

Flexible working policy

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Amsterdam is seeking a Cluster Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two hotels, including signature restaurants. The successful candidate will bring 5 to 7 years of experience, managing multiple outlets, while showcasing strong European culinary skills. Responsibilities include developing menu concepts, overseeing kitchen operations, and maintaining financial targets. This role offers a competitive salary, a birthday bonus, and various other perks including discounted rates and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience as a Cluster Executive Chef in relevant restaurants or hotels.
• Experience managing key stakeholders ensuring smooth communication.
• Expertise in overseeing kitchen budgets and food-cost management.

Responsibilities

• Develop menu concepts and culinary direction for Carstens and ARCA.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring quality and compliance.
• Drive cost control of food, labor, and kitchen resources.

Skills

Strong understanding of European culinary trends

Experience managing multiple outlets

Fluent English

Experience with Dutch, Portuguese, or Asian cuisines

Job description

Cluster Executive Chef - Carstens & ARCA

We're looking for a Cluster Executive Chef to lead a diverse and high‑performing culinary operation across two prominent hotels. This role oversees a wide portfolio of outlets, including our two signature restaurants: Carstens Steakhouse, a Dutch‑inspired steakhouse, and ARCA, a modern Portuguese-Asian fusion concept created by Henrique Sá Pessoa (2 Michelin stars). You will also guide breakfast operations for both hotels, Meetings & Events catering, Caffé, in‑room dining, and several additional F&B venues across Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam and art'otel Amsterdam.

If you're a visionary chef who thrives in dynamic, upscale environments and loves blending innovation with operational excellence, this role is for you.

As a Cluster Executive Chef, you'll be committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive team—from kitchen to service. Sustainability guides everything we do: from our ingredients and suppliers to how we support and develop our people. Still interested? Great, keep reading then.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine menu concepts and culinary direction for two unique restaurant identities: Carstens and ARCA.
• Lead R&D, menu tastings, seasonal rollouts, and special culinary events.
• Ensure culinary concepts remain commercially viable, competitive, and aligned with brand positioning.
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations across both outlets, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with health & safety standards.
• Establish and maintain culinary SOPs, recipes, plating guides, and quality benchmarks.
• Drive efficiency through cost control of food, labor, and kitchen resources.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor kitchen teams across both venues.
• Coach team members through performance reviews and career development plans.
• Manage culinary budgeting, including food and labor costs.
• Monitor revenue performance and adjust menus and pricing accordingly.

Are you the perfect match?

• You have 5 to 7 years' experience as a Cluster Executive Chef in relevant restaurants or hotels.
• You have experience managing multiple outlets or complex culinary operations.
• You have a strong understanding of European culinary trends; experience with Dutch, Portuguese, or Asian cuisines is a plus.
• You speak fluent English; Dutch is a plus.
• You have experience managing key stakeholders—from suppliers and F&B leadership to cross‑department teams—ensuring smooth communication and operational alignment.
• You bring solid expertise in overseeing kitchen budgets, forecasting, and food‑cost management, consistently achieving financial targets.

Benefits of working with us as a Cluster Executive Chef

• Birthday bonus of €250 (gross, paid in the month of your birthday)
• Competitive salary
• Tasty meal during shift
• Industry pension plan
• 25 days holiday
• 1 extra day off for your wellbeing
• Exciting job opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group across Europe
• Discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Travel compensation (max €200 net pm based on full‑time employment)
• Recommend a friend scheme (earn up to €750 for each friend who joins us)
• 8% holiday allowance (paid yearly in May)
• Flexible working policy (if applicable)
• Annual company parties and outings
• Exclusive discounts in the employee benefit store (www.personeelsvoordeelwinkel.nl)
• Discount on the collective health insurance from VGZ
• Departmental incentive schemes
• Great (online) Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career
• An advanced onboarding program
• Access to the hotel gym during low peak hours

and more… Park Plaza. Be part of it

Uren: Fulltime

Dienstverband: fulltime

Type vacature: Intern

Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels

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