Happy Head Chef in her Amsterdam restaurant

Head Chef for successful group of seafood restaurants

A very successful family-owned group of restaurants is looking for a responsible and critical Head Chef to run their Amsterdam location and ensure the very best quality food! Are you passionate about seafood, and excited to lead an enthusiastic team that values ​​hard work and development? Then don’t hesitate to apply!

What will you do?

    As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of food quality every day. To achieve top-tier quality on a consistent basis, great control of the operation, the team, the kitchen materials, and a critical control of the quality of the products delivered and all dishes that leave the passe is required.
You will be in charge of controlling food costs, training and coaching kitchen personnel, performing quality inspections, and creating schedules. You will be responsible, along with your Sous Chef, for ensuring the highest level of food and hospitality.

Typical Menu

Fingerfood

  • Fried fish pieces ‘kibbeling’ with tartar sauce
  • Dutch shrimp croquettes
  • Grilled octopus from Galicia
  • Vongole (clams) and razor clams with white wine sauce, garlic and cream
  • Sashimi from salmon, scallop and sea bass

Plancha and Fruits de Mer

  • ‘Nordic Blu’ Salmon filet with vichyssoise and grilled leek
  • Turbot on the bone with beurre noisette and fried capers
  • Fruits de mer: Mussels, cockles, razor clams, unpeeled shrimps, vongole (clams), periwinkles, shrimps, house salad, Tourteau crab, seaweed salad and oysters

Pasta, plateau & salade

  • Ravioli with green asparagus, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
  • Spaghetti vongole
  • Plateau: Fresh salad, smoked mackerel, shrimps, house salad and two types of smoked ‘Nordic Blu’ salmon
  • Salad: Scampi, mango and avocado

Who are you?

  • You have at least 3 years of experience managing a kitchen and kitchen team;
  • You are passionate and knowledgeable about seafood;
  • You know the regulations regarding hygiene and food safety (HACCP);
  • You have strong leadership and communication skills;
  • You are a stress resistant team player;
  • You have full-time availability and flexibility. You don’t mind working evenings or weekends;
  • You have a good command of the Dutch and English language;
  • You are legally permitted to work in the Netherlands, holding an EU/EEA passport or a valid dutch work permit;
  • You live in Amsterdam (or nearby).

Terms of Employment

  • Full-time monthly salary of up to €4000, depending on your experience, plus about €500 in monthly cash tips;
  • A bonus of up to €1500, depending on targets achieved;
  • A welcome bonus of €250 when you complete your probationary period;
  • Travel allowance if you live more than 10 km away from your workplace;
  • It’s important that you do what you do best. Have you finished your shift? Then you leave the cleaning to the cleaning team!
  • 26 vacation days based on full-time employment;
  • You will be automatically enrolled in the hospitality pension scheme;
  • A highly professional working environment;
  • A vibrant team with fun colleagues;
  • Plenty of growth opportunities;
  • A highly professional and pleasant working environment in the centre of Amsterdam;
  • Cosy get-togethers & (sports) activities;
  • A wide range of internal and external training courses;
  • A dynamic, varied and exciting job within a young company;
  • Flexible working hours!

Apply

This position has been filled, but you can still send us an email to contact@pridehospitality.nl and introduce yourself, or send us your CV. We’ll work to find a different position that’s just right for you!
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