Head Chef – Amsterdam

Wagstaff Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Creative freedom within our culinary概念

Excellent work-life balance (5-day工作周)

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment represents a centrally located Amsterdam restaurant seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver upper-scale Mediterranean and modern European cuisine in a sophisticated yet approachable setting. The role oversees all kitchen operations, menu development, quality control, and cost management for a 50-cover dinner service, with 5-day weeks and strong growth opportunities.

Join a creative, collaborative team with a focus on excellence, work-life balance, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong background in Mediterranean and modern European cuisine.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in upper-scale environments.
• Creative menu development skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage costs and inventory.
• Ability to maintain consistency for a 50-cover dinner service.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations and team management.
• Develop and refine Mediterranean/modern European menus.
• Maintain high-quality food standards and presentation.
• Manage inventory, supplier relationships, and cost control.
• Ensure smooth and efficient dinner service flow.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Staff training

Quality control

Job description

Job title: Head Chef - Centrally Located Restaurant

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: € Competitive

For our client, a restaurant ideally located in the city centre of Amsterdam, we are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a restaurant offering upper-scale Mediterranean and modern European cuisine in a sophisticated yet approachable setting. Currently operating 5 days a week for dinner service it provides high-quality food and service without the formality of fine dining.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations and team management
• Develop and refine creative Mediterranean/modern European menus
• Maintain consistent high-quality food standards and presentation
• Manage inventory, supplier relationships, and cost control
• Ensure smooth and efficient dinner service flow
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef or in a similar leadership role
• Strong background in Mediterranean and modern European cuisine
• Experience managing kitchen teams in upper-scale environments
• Creative menu development skills with attention to detail
• Strong cost control and inventory management abilities
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency in a 50-cover dinner service

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Creative freedom within our culinary concept
• Excellent work-life balance (5-day work week)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Job title: Head Chef - Centrally Located Restaurant

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: € Competitive

Job Tenure: Contract