Head Chef

Hotelprofessionals - Eurostars Rijnhaven; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts in hotels worldwide

Online training access

Employee club benefits

Referral program with hotel nights

Opportunity to lead culinary opening

Job summary

Eurostars Hotel Company seeks a Head Chef to lead the opening team of a new hotel in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The role oversees kitchen setup, menu design, and maintaining top culinary standards to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring proven Head Chef or Sous Chef experience in high-volume settings, strong leadership, and a passion for gastronomy. The position offers exposure to an opening project and opportunities for professional growth.

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

• Lead the full opening and setup of the kitchen.
• Design menus aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage purchasing, supplier relations, stock control, and food-cost optimization.
• Implement hygiene, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Recruit, train, and supervise the kitchen team.
• Coordinate with the F&B service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engels

Education

No minimum education

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.

Uren: Fulltime

Dienstverband: fulltime

Type vacature: Intern

Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels

Wat wij bieden

Contract: fulltime