Head Chef

Location:

Amsterdam – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

asap

Contract Period:

as per contract

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

133265065

Posted On:

05 August 2026

Job title: Head Chef – Centrally Located Restaurant

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: A‚¬ 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: A‚¬ Competitive

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