Executive Chef – Multi-Outlet Culinary Leader

Hotelprofessionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance up to €200

Employee referral bonus

Personal coaching

Career development opportunities

Associate Rate discounts (Marriott/Arb

Job summary

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operation across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge. You will drive exceptional food quality, consistency and guest experience while developing the kitchen team and preserving each outlet's identity.

You will work with the Executive Chef to evolve menus, coach staff, manage costs and ensure HACCP compliance, collaborating closely with F&B for a seamless guest journey across all venues.

Qualifications

• Have experience in a culinary leadership role in hotel or multi-outlet environment.
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen while maintaining quality and presentation.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and modern kitchen systems.
• Organised with ability to balance outlets, priorities and peak service.
• Collaborate well with kitchen and front-of-house teams for guest experience.
• Fluent in English and legally eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge with focus on quality, consistency and presentation.
• Maintain culinary standards across outlets, delivering concepts and menus with individual identity.
• Develop and evolve menus with the Executive Chef, introducing seasonal dishes and creative concepts.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, coaching for a positive, high-performing environment.
• Organise workflows, prep and staffing for smooth service across multiple outlets.
• Monitor food costs, stock levels and waste; drive efficiency and commercial performance.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and hygiene in full compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Collaborate with F&B to ensure strong kitchen-foh coordination and guest experience.
• Act on guest feedback to continuously improve dishes, menus and dining experience.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients at cost.
• Support wider culinary initiatives and events with the Executive Chef when required.

Job description

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operation across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge. You will drive exceptional food quality, consistency and guest experience while developing the kitchen team and preserving each outlet's identity.

You will work with the Executive Chef to evolve menus, coach staff, manage costs and ensure HACCP compliance, collaborating closely with F&B for a seamless guest journey across all venues.