Cluster Head Chef: Two-Kitchen Leadership & Menus

Hotelprofessionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

OpenUp platform

Free gym & sauna access

Yearly bonus scheme

Hotel & restaurant perks: employee/sty

Team drinks & events

Job summary

The July Amsterdam Boat & Co is seeking a Cluster Head Chef to lead Vessel and The 51 kitchens in Amsterdam. You will shape culinary direction, balance creativity with discipline, and oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner services across two concepts.

Design seasonal menus reflecting the Amsterdam market and the brand’s culinary direction, while building a strong, talented kitchen team and ensuring top-tier hygiene and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience at a premium, high-volume restaurant or brasserie.
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques, seasonality and produce-led menus.
• Experience developing breakfast, lunch and dinner menus within a structured yet creative concept.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key leader of both kitchens, driving food quality, consistency and brand standards.
• Design and implement seasonal menus in line with The July and concept direction.
• Lead a motivated, engaged and well-trained kitchen team.
• Oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Ensure supply chain processes are aligned with concept and brand foundations.
• Manage food margins in line with targets, with waste control.
• Maintain the highest hygiene, food safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Head Chef experience

Menu development

HACCP compliance

Food costing & margins

Team recruitment & development

Communication

Multi-tasking

Front-of-house collaboration

Industry knowledge

Job description

The July Amsterdam Boat & Co is seeking a Cluster Head Chef to lead Vessel and The 51 kitchens in Amsterdam. You will shape culinary direction, balance creativity with discipline, and oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner services across two concepts.

Design seasonal menus reflecting the Amsterdam market and the brand’s culinary direction, while building a strong, talented kitchen team and ensuring top-tier hygiene and cost controls.