Dual-Kitchen Head Chef: Lead, Create & Elevate Menus

The July; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth opportunities

25 vacation days

Wellness & community days

Employee discount & hotel perks

Team events & outings

Job summary

The July Amsterdam Boat & Co is seeking a Cluster Head Chef to lead Vessel and The 51 kitchens, defining menus, upholding brand standards and driving culinary excellence across two concepts in a premium, high-volume setting.

You will oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings, manage a diverse kitchen team, and ensure HACCP compliance while controlling costs. A collaborative leadership style and passion for great food are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience representing The July and managing large teams.
• Experience as Head Chef in premium, high-volume kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques and seasonality.
• Experience developing breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in a creative concept.
• Attention to detail to ensure top-quality food and presentation.
• Proven ability to recruit and retain high-performing kitchen teams.
• Confident leadership style to run a disciplined kitchen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and build cross-functional relationships.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, Dutch food safety standards and compliance.
• Strong cost control and menu engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key leader of both kitchens, driving food quality and brand standards.
• Design and implement seasonal menus in line with our concepts and culinary direction.
• Lead a motivated, engaged, and well-trained kitchen team.
• Oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Ensure supply chain processes align with brand foundations.
• Manage food margins and waste, maintaining targets.
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Head Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Menu development

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Leadership presence

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety

Financial acumen

Job description

The July Amsterdam Boat & Co is seeking a Cluster Head Chef to lead Vessel and The 51 kitchens, defining menus, upholding brand standards and driving culinary excellence across two concepts in a premium, high-volume setting.

You will oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings, manage a diverse kitchen team, and ensure HACCP compliance while controlling costs. A collaborative leadership style and passion for great food are essential.