About this role
Job Highlights - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands - Rate: Competitive - Type: Contract Head Chef Job title: Head Chef - Centrally Located Restaurant Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary: € Competitive For our client, a restaurant ideally located in the city center of Amsterdam, we are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a restaurant offering upper-scale Mediterranean and modern European cuisine in a sophisticated yet approachable setting. Currently operating 5 days a week for dinner service it provides high-quality food and service without the formality of fine dining. Key Responsibilities: - Lead all kitchen operations and team management - Develop and refine creative Mediterranean/modern European menus - Maintain consistent high-quality food standards and presentation - Manage inventory, supplier relationships, and cost control - Ensure smooth and efficient dinner service flow - Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff Requirements: - Proven experience as Head Chef or in a similar leadership role - Strong background in Mediterranean and modern European cuisine - Experience managing kitchen teams in upper-scale environments - Creative menu development skills with attention to detail - Strong cost control and inventory management abilities - Ability to maintain quality and consistency in a 50-cover dinner service We Offer: - Competitive salary and benefits - Creative freedom within our culinary concept - Excellent work-life balance (5-day work week) - Professional growth opportunities - Supportive and collaborative team environment Job title: Head Chef - Centrally Located Restaurant Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary: € Competitive If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to [email protected]