Head chef vacancy

De Lindenhoeve; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Free Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and

New Year’s Eve

Travel allowance based on distance

Fresh products

Bonus scheme for good performance

Young, ambitious and friendly team

Job summary

De Lindenhoeve in Sluis is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen with passion and craftsmanship, shaping a distinctive menu that blends classic French influences with local ingredients.

You will drive daily operations, inspire your team and ensure mise en place and high-quality dishes, while staying compliant with HACCP standards. The role offers development opportunities, flexible day hours and a warm, ambitious team in a prime coastal region.

Qualifications

• Chef’s diploma and classic French cuisine experience is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience as a cook; head chef preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development mindset.
• Knowledge of HACCP regulations and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and motivate the kitchen team.
• Develop new dishes and menus.
• Purchase and stock management.
• Prepare schedules and organise the kitchen efficiently.
• Train pupils and colleagues in development.
• Ensure perfect mise en place and daily prep.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stress resilience

Education

Chef's diploma

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Find out now if our Head Chef position is right for you!

Are you an experienced chef ready for the next step? And would you like to work in a unique location where hospitality, quality and experience come together? Then this is your chance! De Lindenhoeve in Sluis is looking for a Head Chef who will lead our kitchen team with passion and craftsmanship and surprise our guests with delicious dishes. With your knowledge, creativity and energy, you will ensure that everything in the kitchen runs smoothly—from mise en place to the plate that is served to the guest.

Who is De Lindenhoeve?

De Lindenhoeve has been a household name in Sluis for over 50 years. For generations, we have been welcoming guests for a delicious lunch, an extensive dinner or a pleasant end to a day out in the liveliest town in West Zeeland Flanders.

Our restaurant is renowned for its warm atmosphere, hospitality and carefully prepared dishes. We do not offer standard menus, but rather a menu full of creativity, craftsmanship and fresh products. We combine classic influences (including French cuisine) with local products and contemporary inspiration.

Our team works passionately every day to give guests an unforgettable experience. As head chef, you will have plenty of scope to implement your ideas and continue to innovate together with us.

What are you going to do?

As head chef, you are the driving force behind the kitchen. You ensure that processes run smoothly, your team works well together and quality is always high. You are not only an organiser and coach, but also someone who gets involved and inspires others.

In concrete terms, this means that you:

• manages, supervises and motivates the kitchen team;
• are responsible for developing new dishes and menus;
• operates in accordance with HACCP guidelines and monitors compliance with them;
• takes care of purchasing and stock management;
• draws up schedules and organises the kitchen efficiently;
• trains and encourages pupils and colleagues in their development;
• ensures perfect mise en place and optimal preparation every day.

You ensure that everything in the kitchen runs smoothly, so that our guests leave surprised and satisfied time and time again.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a head chef with a passion for the profession and the ambition to further put our restaurant on the culinary map. You have an eye for detail, are creative and can switch easily between managing and working alongside others.

We also ask:

• a chef’s diploma (experience with classic French cuisine is an advantage);
• at least 10 years of experience as a cook and preferably experience as a head chef;
• leadership qualities and enthusiasm to help a team grow;
• knowledge of HACCP regulations;
• a flexible, stress-resistant and goal-oriented work attitude;
• an enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude, with a passion for the profession and the region.

What do we offer?

At De Lindenhoeve, you will find yourself in a professional kitchen and a close-knit team. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity, grow and work in a prime location.

You can count on:

• an excellent salary depending on experience;
• a bonus scheme for good performance;
• flexible working hours, mainly during the day;
• plenty of development opportunities, such as courses and training programmes;
• working exclusively with fresh products;
• a free Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve;
• travel allowance based on distance between home and work;
• a young, ambitious and friendly team;
• A dynamic region to work in, close to the beach and beautiful nature.

In short: a challenging and responsible role in which your ideas and commitment will be greatly appreciated.