Head Chef bij Calisto Amsterdam

Banenbingo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Calisto is a contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam. We combine traditional Italian cooking with modern techniques, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. We are passionate about quality ingredients, honest cooking, and genuine hospitality.

Most importantly, we believe great restaurants are built by great people working together in a healthy, supportive, and ambitious environment. We are looking for a Head Chef / Sous Chef who can lead, inspire, and develop our kitchen

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a professional kitchen.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on mentality and natural leadership qualities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of kitchen profitability.
• Passion for quality ingredients, hospitality, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, stock control, and food costs.
• Train and develop team members.
• Ensure HACCP and food safety standards are met.
• Contribute ideas that drive both guest experience and commercial performance.

Job description

Calisto is a contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam. We combine traditional Italian cooking with modern techniques, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

We are passionate about quality ingredients, honest cooking, and genuine hospitality. Most importantly, we believe great restaurants are built by great people working together in a healthy, supportive, and ambitious environment.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Head Chef / Sous Chef who shares our passion for food and hospitality, leading a strong team, and creating a positive working environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef / Sous Chef who can lead, inspire, and develop our kitchen team while helping shape the future of the restaurant.

What you’ll do

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, stock control, and food costs.
• Train and develop team members.
• Ensure HACCP and food safety standards are met.
• Contribute ideas that drive both guest experience and commercial performance.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a professional kitchen.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on mentality and natural leadership qualities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of kitchen profitability.
• Passion for quality ingredients, hospitality, and team development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.(3200-3800 bruto per month excl. holiday pay and tips)
• Opportunity to help shape a growing restaurant.
• Creative input on menus, events, and concepts.
• A positive, ambitious, and supportive working environment.