Head Chef — Multi-Outlet Kitchen & Events Leader

The Social Hub; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Open to new openings

Job summary

The Social Hub Amsterdam City is seeking a seasoned Head Chef to lead operations across its outlets and events. You will design menus with the Regional Head Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, and ensure quality, consistency, and efficient service.

Reporting to the Director of F&B, you will mentor a diverse team, manage budgeting and food costs, and drive culinary innovation while delivering guest-centric experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with full responsibility for kitchen operations.
• Strong expertise in menu creation, kitchen leadership, and multi-outlet or high-volume operations.
• Proven experience leading teams, coaching talent, and fostering collaboration.
• Strong financial understanding, including budgeting, food cost control, labour management, and P&L awareness.
• A creative mindset with a passion for hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
• Calmness under pressure, decisiveness, and a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English; Dutch language skills are a strong plus, and additional languages are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen (management)team to deliver memorable dining experiences across all outlets and event operations.
• Design and continuously evolve menus in collaboration with the Regional Head Chef and F&B leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficient service delivery.
• Implement and maintain strong kitchen systems for prep, workflow, hygiene, and inventory control.
• Manage staffing schedules and team development to ensure productivity and team wellbeing.
• Control food costs, labor, and inventory while maintaining menu quality and guest satisfaction.
• Implement waste reduction initiatives and track food waste to improve sustainability and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure fresh, local, and sustainable sourcing.
• Work closely with events and F&B teams to ensure seamless execution of catering and special events.
• Engage with guests when possible, gathering feedback and continuously improving culinary experiences.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu creation

Kitchen leadership

Multi-outlet operations

Team leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Food cost control

Staff scheduling

Waste reduction

Supplier relations

English proficiency

Dutch language (nice to have)

Job description

The Social Hub Amsterdam City is seeking a seasoned Head Chef to lead operations across its outlets and events. You will design menus with the Regional Head Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, and ensure quality, consistency, and efficient service.

Reporting to the Director of F&B, you will mentor a diverse team, manage budgeting and food costs, and drive culinary innovation while delivering guest-centric experiences.