INDEPENDENT CHEF

Leonardo Hotels Benelux; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance for commuting

Overtime paid or time off in lieu

Training & development opportunities

Career growth potential

Discount on hotel stays

Discounted products (e.g., bicycle,手机)

Unique overnight stay with dinner and,

breakfast included

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach is seeking an Independent Chef to craft high-quality dishes spanning world cuisines and to lead kitchen creativity on a dynamic team. You will contribute to a memorable dining experience and collaborate across sections to ensure guests are delighted.

The role emphasizes variety, responsibility, and culinary challenge in a welcoming environment, with opportunities to grow within the hotel group.

Qualifications

• Completed culinary education or at least 2 years kitchen experience.
• Ability to work across multiple kitchen sections simultaneously.
• Creative, proactive and able to contribute new ideas.
• Positive attitude and ability to energize the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes from a variety of world cuisines.
• Work across multiple kitchen sections as needed.
• Be creative and proactively contribute new ideas for menus and service.
• Contribute to delivering a memorable dining experience for guests.

Skills

Multi-section kitchen proficiency

Creativity

Team energy & positivity

Proactive idea contribution

Education

Culinary education or 2+ years kitchen experience

Job description

About The Job

As an Independent Chef at Leonardo Hotel Ijmuiden, you will work in an inspiring and welcoming environment where quality and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. You prepare high‑quality dishes from a variety of world cuisines and ensure our guests enjoy a memorable dining experience. Are you looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and plenty of culinary challenge? Then you’ve come to the right place!

As an Independent Chef at Leonardo Hotel Ijmuiden, you will work in an inspiring and welcoming environment where quality and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. You prepare high‑quality dishes from a variety of world cuisines and ensure our guests enjoy a memorable dining experience. Are you looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and plenty of culinary challenge? Then you’ve come to the right place!

LEONARDO HOTEL IJMUIDEN SEAPORT BEACH

Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach features 146 hotel rooms and suites, including family rooms and luxurious Wellness Suites. Our rooms are bright and spacious, with wooden accents and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Most hotel rooms and suites have a balcony with views of the Kennemermeer or the marina. Our hotel is pet‑friendly; guests who wish to bring their four‑legged friends are very welcome. However, pets are not allowed in our restaurant or Wellness Suites. After a full day outdoors, you can relax in our fitness room, sauna, and Turkish steam bath. Environmentally conscious guests will be pleased to know that Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach participates in the Green Key program, which monitors and reduces the hotel’s environmental impact.

Job Requirements

WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT CANDIDATE?

• You have completed a culinary education or have at least 2 years of kitchen experience.
• You are capable of working multiple sections in the kitchen at the same time.
• You are creative, proactive, and enjoy contributing new ideas.
• You have a positive attitude and know how to transfer that energy to the team.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range mentioned is monthly gross and for employees aged 20 and over.
• Travel allowance for commuting distances of 10 kilometers or more.
• Overtime can either be paid out or converted into additional time off.
• Extensive opportunities to attend training courses and further develop yourself.
• Career growth opportunities within the organization.
• Purchase products at a discounted rate, such as an (electric) bicycle or mobile
• phone, with an average tax benefit of 40% through FiscFree.
• Access to an employee benefits program for hotel stays.
• A unique experience where you can enjoy an overnight stay, including dinner and breakfast, to fully get to know your workplace.