Head Chef

Hotelprofessionals; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discount

Online training

Employee Club access

Referral program

Lead culinary opening

Hotel nights for referrals

Job summary

Eurostars Hotel Company is opening a new hotel in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen setup and full opening. You will design menus, ensure top quality, and drive cost control while maintaining brand standards.

We value strong leadership, high standards, and a passion for gastronomy and team development. The role offers growth through a major hotel opening in a vibrant Dutch market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in 4/5 hotels or high-volume restaurants.
• Experience in hotel openings is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• High standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Passion for gastronomy and team development.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full opening and setup of the kitchen.
• Designing menus aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Managing purchasing, supplier relations, stock control, and food-cost optimization.
• Implementing hygiene, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising the kitchen team.
• Coordinating with the F&B service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Driving culinary innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Hiring & training

Food cost control

HACCP

Team development

Job description

Welcome to Eurostars Hotel Company, The Happiness Industry!

Eurostars Hotel Company is the hotel division of Grupo Hotusa, with more than 300 hotels across 20+ countries. We believe that the success of a company lies in the talent and passion of its people.

Would you like to join the Happiness Industry?

We are looking for a Head Chef to join the opening team of a new hotel in Rotterdam (Netherlands).

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading the full opening and setup of the kitchen.
• Designing menus aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Managing purchasing, supplier relations, stock control, and food-cost optimization.
• Implementing hygiene, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising the kitchen team.
• Coordinating with the F&B service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Driving culinary innovation and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in 4/5 hotels or high-volume restaurants.
• Experience in hotel openings is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• High standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Passion for gastronomy and team development.

What do we offer?

• Up to 50% discount in our 4/5 hotels worldwide.
• Free and unlimited online training with The Power Business School.
• Access to our Employee Club with exclusive advantages and discounts.
• Referral program rewarding your recommendations with hotel nights.
• The opportunity to lead the culinary opening of a new hotel.
• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in 4/5 hotels or high-volume restaurants.
• Experience in hotel openings is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• High standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Passion for gastronomy and team development.