Head Chef - Creative Leader in Luxury Kitchen

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays at group properties

Staff meals and uniform/laundry

Pension contribution

Ticket raffles

F&B Discount Card - Amsterdam

Health insurance discount and fitness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited in Amsterdam invites applications for Head Chef Ottolenghi, guiding culinary excellence and inspiring a talented brigade within a prestige, Mediterranean-inspired concept.

You will drive seasonal menus, maintain high standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver unforgettable guest journeys across a 100-seat restaurant in a luxury, globally renowned hotel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant.
• Love for fresh, seasonal produce and the ability to transform it into memorable dishes.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to balance creativity with operational and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with passion, creativity, and precision.
• Recruit, train, motivation and performance manage all kitchen roles.
• Participate in the refinement of our culinary concept.
• Have experience in leading a 100 seats restaurant.
• Maintain seasonal menus with a bold, produce-driven approach and surprising flavour combinations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Mentor and develop your brigade, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Work closely with front-of-house and management to deliver an unforgettable guest journey.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP Certification

Head Chef Experience

High-Volume Kitchen

Menu Development

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited in Amsterdam invites applications for Head Chef Ottolenghi, guiding culinary excellence and inspiring a talented brigade within a prestige, Mediterranean-inspired concept.

You will drive seasonal menus, maintain high standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver unforgettable guest journeys across a 100-seat restaurant in a luxury, globally renowned hotel.