About this role
We're looking for a lead cook with proven experience running a small kitchen independently, ideally in a fast casual or takeaway setting. You should have solid experience in food preparation, batch cooking, and kitchen organization, plus a good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Experience with Mediterranean cuisine is highly valued, since our menu is built around Lebanese and Mediterranean comfort food. You'll be expected to manage daily prep, follow recipes and portioning standards consistently, and keep the kitchen running smoothly during service, often with limited supervision. We're a new, small business, so we need someone comfortable wearing multiple hats: cooking, prepping, managing stock levels, and helping keep the kitchen organized and efficient. Previous experience training or coordinating other kitchen staff is a plus. A minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant kitchen experience is preferred. English communication skills is required for coordination with other staff. Potato Batata is a brand new Mediterranean comfort food takeaway opening September 1st in the heart of Den Haag, at Maliestraat 1. We're bringing the warmth and flavor of Lebanese and Mediterranean home cooking to a fast, friendly takeaway format, think comforting wraps, hearty batata based dishes, and food made with real care. This is a rare opportunity to join a new business right from the start. As our lead cook, you won't just be following an existing playbook, you'll help shape it. You'll play a key role in getting the kitchen up and running, refining recipes, building daily workflows, and setting the standard for food quality and consistency from day one. The challenge is real: opening a new food business means adapting quickly, solving problems on the fly, and staying calm during busy periods, all while keeping the food consistently excellent. If you thrive in a hands on environment and want ownership over your kitchen, this role offers that in a way that's hard to find at an established restaurant. You'll be part of a small, close knit team where your work directly shapes the guest experience and the reputation of a brand we're building from scratch. For someone who loves food, takes pride in craft, and wants to grow with a business rather than just work in one, this is a genuine opportunity to make your mark. Come be part of something new, and help us bring a taste of Lebanon and the Mediterranean to Den Haag.