Head Chef: Culinary Innovator, Menu Architect & Team Leader

Conscious Hotels; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited coffee

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hotel V’s The Lobby is seeking a seasoned culinary leader (Sous/Head Chef) to shape our dining direction, develop menus, and manage costs. You will lead a dynamic team in an open kitchen, ensuring high quality, safety, and memorable guest experiences in Amsterdam.

Bring your passion for gastronomy, strong leadership, and a vision for culinary excellence. Evening and weekend availability, with a focus on cost control and supplier relationships, will be essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• A passion for cooking, gastronomy and high-quality, fresh ingredients.
• A clear culinary vision and an eye for quality, taste and presentation.
• A natural leader who knows how to inspire, develop and motivate a team.
• You stay calm and keep an overview during busy services, working in a structured and efficient way.
• Experience with menu development, recipes, cost calculations and food costs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Creative, entrepreneurial and always looking for ways to improve.
• Confident in handling dietary requirements and allergies.
• Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends.
• Preferably living in or around Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Make guests happy with great food and personal service, so they want to come back.
• Shape the culinary direction of The Lobby together with your team.
• Develop new dishes and menus and create recipes, including cost calculations.
• Create purchasing plans, place orders and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor food costs and minimize food waste.
• Lead, inspire and support your team in their professional development.
• Ensure an open, professional and well-organized kitchen.
• Take overall responsibility for food safety, HACCP and related administration.
• Report to the Head of Operations and collaborate with the other teams across Hotel V.
• Work with your team to deliver a strong service and a culinary experience that keeps guests coming back.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost calculations

HACCP & food safety

Food quality focus

Job description

Hotel V’s The Lobby is seeking a seasoned culinary leader (Sous/Head Chef) to shape our dining direction, develop menus, and manage costs. You will lead a dynamic team in an open kitchen, ensuring high quality, safety, and memorable guest experiences in Amsterdam.

Bring your passion for gastronomy, strong leadership, and a vision for culinary excellence. Evening and weekend availability, with a focus on cost control and supplier relationships, will be essential.