Executive Chef: Multi-Outlet Hotel Kitchen Leader

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel; 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 and development

Clear career paths within our hotel

Associate Rate discount for Marriott &

Marriott and Archer products worldwide

TakeCare wellness program

Associates Appreciation Week / Staff /

Team events and outings

Job summary

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge. You will drive culinary standards, elevate guest experience and ensure each concept maintains its own identity while delivering exceptional quality.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop menus, coach the kitchen team, manage costs, uphold HACCP, and collaborate with F&B and front-of-house to create memorable dining moments for

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role in hotel/high-volume/multi-outlet environment.
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen while maintaining quality, consistency and presentation.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations and modern kitchen systems.
• Organised and able to balance different outlets, priorities and busy service periods.
• Strong collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house teams to enhance guest experience.
• Fluent English communication.
• Legally eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily kitchen operations across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Take ownership of culinary standards across the three outlets, ensuring each concept and menu is delivered consistently while maintaining its individual identity.
• Develop and evolve menus with the Executive Chef, introducing seasonal dishes and creative concepts.
• Lead by example, coach and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing environment.
• Organise kitchen workflows, preparation and staffing to ensure smooth service across multiple outlets.
• Monitor food costs, ordering, stock levels and waste to improve efficiency and commercial performance.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and hygiene, ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Work closely with F&B team to ensure strong collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house.
• Monitor guest feedback and food quality to continuously improve dishes and the dining experience.
• Build relationships with suppliers to work with quality ingredients at good cost.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on wider culinary initiatives and events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hotel/multi-outlet experience

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Job description

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge. You will drive culinary standards, elevate guest experience and ensure each concept maintains its own identity while delivering exceptional quality.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop menus, coach the kitchen team, manage costs, uphold HACCP, and collaborate with F&B and front-of-house to create memorable dining moments for