Cluster Executive Chef

Hotelprofessionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday bonus of €250

25 days holiday

Discounted hotel rates

50% F&B discount

Job summary

Hotelprofessionals is looking for a visionary Cluster Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Carstens & ARCA in Amsterdam. This role requires overseeing menu development, maintaining quality standards, and leading a high-performing kitchen team across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years of experience and a strong understanding of culinary trends. The position offers competitive salary, a birthday bonus, and various employee benefits, including discounted hotel rates.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Cluster Executive Chef in restaurants or hotels.
• Experience managing multiple outlets or complex culinary operations.
• Solid expertise in overseeing kitchen budgets and food-cost management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine menu concepts and culinary direction for two restaurants.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Drive efficiency through cost control of food, labor, and kitchen resources.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Understanding of European culinary trends

Job description

Cluster Executive Chef - Carstens & ARCA

We're looking for a visionary chef to lead a diverse and high-performing culinary operation across two prominent hotels. This role oversees a wide portfolio of F&B outlets including breakfast operations, Meetings & Events catering, Cafe, in-room dining, and several additional venues across Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam and art'otel Amsterdam. As a Cluster Executive Chef you will commit to building an inclusive team, guiding sustainability, and blending innovation with operational excellence.

What You'll do

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine menu concepts and culinary direction for the Carstens and ARCA restaurants.
• Lead R&D, menu tastings, seasonal rollout, and special culinary events.
• Ensure 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-and-safety standards.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, recipes, plating guides, and quality benchmarks.
• Drive efficiency through cost control of food, labor, and kitchen resources.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor kitchen teams.
• 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?

• 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Cluster Executive Chef in restaurants or hotels.
• Experience managing multiple outlets or complex culinary operations.
• Strong understanding of European culinary trends; experience with Dutch, Portuguese, or Asian cuisines is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience managing key stakeholders—from suppliers and F&B leadership to cross-department teams—ensuring smooth communication and operational alignment.
• 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 meals during shift
• Industry pension plan
• 25 days holiday
• 1 extra day off for 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 per month based on full-time employment)
• Friends' referral 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 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

... Park Plaza. Be part of it.