Head Chef

Hotelprofessionals - voco™ The Hague; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & travel allowance

Staff & friends & family discount at 6

50% discount on restaurant and bar

Overnight onboarding stay

Staff canteen

Cross trainings

Discount on health insurance

Staff uniform washed

Staff parties and events

Training and workshops

Work for an international hotel chain

Job summary

Voco® The Hague, an IHG Hotel, is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead the kitchen for Ultramarijn and Botanica outlets. You’ll set up back‑of‑house processes, develop morning menus, test recipes, and forecast demand while maintaining HACCP standards and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a four‑star hotel or restaurant, culinary training and food handling certification, and strong leadership with English (Dutch a plus).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position at a four-star hotel or restaurant.
• Certification of culinary training & food handling certificate.
• 'Leermeester' certificate is a plus.
• Passion for gastronomy.
• Show effective leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to command, respect, and create a sense of community amongst the kitchen and restaurant team.
• Knowledge of English language and preferably Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen and back-of-house processes, ensuring all work areas have tools and equipment to meet demand.
• Develop menus for Ultramarijn, Botanica, room service and events; write and test recipes.
• Research and forecast gastronomical and social trends.
• Source local suppliers meeting brand standards to support a sustainable menu.
• Interview and build a kitchen team aligned with voco standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant and bar leads for proper food and beverage pairing.
• Control sales and food costs to stay within budget; minimize waste.
• Ensure recipe cards, production schedules, plating guidelines and photos are up-to-date.
• Oversee kitchen operations training and ongoing development.
• Drive team development through coaching and feedback.
• Lead by example to drive results.
• Prepare weekly kitchen schedules aligned with staffing and budget.
• Establish and monitor HACCP-compliant food safety procedures.
• Listen to guest feedback and update menus accordingly.
• Live the voco brand with pride, passion and energy to inspire guests.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Gastronomy

English

Dutch

Food cost controls

Mathematical calculations

Education

Culinary training certificate

Food handling certificate

Leermeester certificate

Job description

Voco® The Hague, an IHG Hotel

About us voco® The Hague

Pack your culinary bags because you are going on a trip! Your destination? A place where early

mornings, tasty buffets, and delicious plates are music to your ears as the new breakfast chef

of voco® The Hague! Oh, before you leave - don’t forget to bring your passion for hospitality,

hunger to learn, and your taste buds to cook some mouth-watering dishes.

Destination: Voco® The Hague

Come on in to an iconic former bank building where offices and ATMs have made way for a

brand-new hotel in the city centre of The Hague. First impression? 204 elegantly furnished

rooms, 7 floors and a warm welcome from your future team. At voco™, we give people a

different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where

people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Finding the perfect mix of

reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life

gets interesting.

Join us at Botanica for fresh, seasonal dishes made with local ingredients. It’s your go-to spot for breakfast or lunch, with a hidden garden that brings a little greenery to the heart of the city.

Ultramarijn is a fantasy Dutch bistro-bar from overseas, where our personal legend The Captain brings back flavours from his travels around the world. These global influences are captured in creative cocktails and international dishes inspired by Dutch sea explorations.
Le Petit Chef is a unique 3D table projection experience where a tiny animated chef cooks directly on your plate. Each course is accompanied by a story that comes to life on the table.

Ready to land this job?

• Set up kitchen and back-of-house processes, ensuring all work areas have the tools, supplies, and equipment needed to meet demand; coordinate deliveries and maintain spotless emergency exits and service areas.
• Develop menus for Ultramarijn, Botanica, room service, events, and other outlets by applying current trends and brand standards; write and test recipes.
• Research, understand, and forecast gastronomical and social trends.
• Source local suppliers that meet brand standards to support a sustainable menu
• Interview and build a kitchen team aligned with voco™ standards and outlet needs.
• Collaborate with restaurant and bar leads to ensure proper food and beverage pairing.
• Control sales and food costs to stay within budget; minimize waste and optimize use of excess items.
• Ensure all kitchen team members have up-to-date recipe cards, production schedules, plating guidelines, and photos, and that recipes are executed accordingly.
• Oversee and direct kitchen operations training; maintain ongoing training programs and reassess roles when needed.
• Develop and guide team members through coaching, feedback, and performance/development goals.
• Drive results and inspire others by leading by example.
• Prepare weekly kitchen schedules aligned with staffing guidelines and budget, adjusting as needed to meet demand.
• Establish and monitor food safety procedures compliant with HACCP standards.
• Listen to guest feedback and incorporate it into menu updates.
• Live the voco™ brand with pride, passion, and energy, creating and inspiring memorable guest experiences.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed to support the team in unexpected moments.

Did you bring everything?

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position at a four-star hotel or restaurant.
• Certification of culinary training & food handling certificate. 'Leermeester ' certificate is a plus.
• Passion for gastronomy.
• Show effective leadership and communication skills.
• Have the ability to command, respect, and create a sense of community amongst the kitchen and restaurant team.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations & knowledge of food cost controls.
• Constantly work on finding and implementing innovative new ways and ideas in line with the concepts of Ultramarijn and Botanica.
• Knowledge of English language and preferably also Dutch

So, can we get you an upgrade?

• You’ll be part of the voco® life
• Competitive salary and travel allowance based on the distance between your home and the hotel
• Staff and friends & family discount at 6000+ IHG hotels worldwide. You’ll be able to stay at hotels for a discounted rate and you’ll get 50% discount on your restaurant and bar bill
• Special friends & family discount for stays at voco The Hague including breakfast
• Overnight stay at voco® The Hague as part of your onboarding
• We have a staff canteen in which we serve staff meals
• Curious about different departments? We offer cross trainings!
• To stay fit we offer a 20% discount on your contract with Trainmore + 1 Euro discount for every time you go!
• Discount on a collective health insurance
• Your staff uniform will be washed by the hotel
• There will be staff parties, events and departmental outings
• You’ll be working in a passionate and ambitious team
• You’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops
• You’ll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague

You’ll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague
Whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to voco® The Hague and IHG and we will make sure you will have room to be yourself.

Wat wij bieden

Contract: fulltime

Uren: Fulltime

Dienstverband: fulltime

Type vacature: Intern