Head Chef

Hotelprofessionals - The Lobby Nesplein; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Suitable salary via hospitality CLA 8

Unlimited coffee/tea from baristas

Alleo budget €300/year

Epic parties and drinks

Hotel discounts for staff and family

25% off massages in Amsterdam

Free overnight stay

Conscious Academy trainings

Job summary

The Lobby, part of Hotel V, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, develop menus and inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will shape the culinary direction, manage recipes and costings, and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring food safety and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership kitchen experience.
• Passion for cooking, gastronomy and high-quality ingredients.
• Clear culinary vision with emphasis on quality, taste and presentation.
• Natural leader who can inspire, develop and motivate a team.
• Calm under pressure and organized during busy services.
• Experience with menu development, recipes, cost calculations and food costs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with drive to improve.
• Able to handle dietary requirements and allergies.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Preferably living in or around Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Make guests happy with great food and personal service, encouraging repeat visits.
• Shape the culinary direction of The Lobby together with your team.
• Develop new dishes and menus and create recipes, including cost calculations.
• Create purchasing plans, place orders and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor food costs and minimize food waste.
• Lead, inspire and support your team in their professional development.
• Ensure an open, professional and well-organized kitchen.
• Take overall responsibility for food safety, HACCP and related administration.
• Report to the Head of Operations and collaborate with other Hotel V teams.
• Work with your team to deliver a strong service and a culinary experience that keeps guests coming back.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost calculations

Food safety

HACCP

Team development

Flexible scheduling

Scheduling evenings/weekends

Job description

As Head Chef at The Lobby, lead the kitchen, create delicious dishes and inspire your team to surprise our guests every day!

From a great breakfast to a lunch or dinner that keeps guests coming back: at The Lobby, it’s all about great food, great service and enjoying what you do. As Head Chef, you will shape the direction of the kitchen together with your team. You’ll have plenty of room for creativity and responsibility, with a direct impact on our guests’ culinary experience.

The Lobby is part of Hotel V and an informal, ambitious hotel group. You’ll work in an open and professional kitchen, stay connected with our guests and have the freedom to turn your ideas into reality. You will report directly to the Head of Operations and work closely with the different teams across Hotel V.

You’ll develop dishes and menus, create recipes including cost calculations, and keep a close eye on food costs, purchasing and waste. You’ll create purchasing plans, place orders and build strong relationships with our suppliers. At the same time, you’ll make sure your team can get the best out of themselves, with plenty of room to learn, take responsibility and enjoy their work.

Because ultimately, it all comes down to one thing: guests enjoying the food, service and atmosphere — and wanting to come back.

What you will do:

• Make guests happy with great food and personal service, so they want to come back;

• Shape the culinary direction of The Lobby together with your team;

• Develop new dishes and menus and create recipes, including cost calculations;

• Create purchasing plans, place orders and maintain strong relationships with suppliers;

• Monitor food costs and minimize food waste;

• Lead, inspire and support your team in their professional development;

• Ensure an open, professional and well-organized kitchen;

• Take overall responsibility for food safety, HACCP and related administration;

• Report to the Head of Operations and collaborate with the other teams across Hotel V;

• Work with your team to deliver a strong service and a culinary experience that keeps guests coming back.

About you:

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef or in a similar leadership role;

• A passion for cooking, gastronomy and high-quality, fresh ingredients;

• A clear culinary vision and an eye for quality, taste and presentation;

• A natural leader who knows how to inspire, develop and motivate a team;

• You stay calm and keep an overview during busy services, working in a structured and efficient way;

• Experience with menu development, recipes, cost calculations and food costs;

• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards;

• Creative, entrepreneurial and always looking for ways to improve;

• Confident in handling dietary requirements and allergies;

• Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends;

• Preferably living in or around Amsterdam.

Join the Fun & Perks:

• We offer a suitable salary according to the collective labour agreement for hospitality in reference scale 8;

• Foodie heaven: unlimited coffee (or tea) from our baristas;

• Extra Alleo budget: €300 per year (based on full-time) to spend on whatever makes you happy — gym, bike, food delivery… go wild!

• Legendary vibes: epic parties and drinks — work hard, have fun!

• Friends & family perks: discounts at our hotels and restaurants;

• Relax: 25% off massages in Amsterdam (because self-care = key);

• Free overnight stay: experience our hotel as a guest — bring your crush, your bestie, or even your mom

• Learn, Grow & Shine: free access to our Conscious Academy, packed with inspiring online trainings to help you keep growing – both at work and beyond.

Type of Vacancy

Intern

Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels

Wat wij bieden

Contract: fulltime