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Head Chef, Middelharnis, the Netherlands

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Head Chef, Middelharnis, the Netherlands

Chef with vision and flavour wanted! Ready to leave your mark on both the team and the menu? As Head Chef, you'll lead the brigade and ensure every plate is perfectly executed, down to the finest detail.

Management
Permanent
Middelharnis, Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands
Nederlands
English
Restaurants
50-75k
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Job description

As Head Chef, you're at the helm of the kitchen, shaping the culinary standard of the restaurant. With your expertise, leadership, and eye for detail, you guide the brigade, uphold quality, and ensure everything; from mise-en-place to budget, runs like clockwork. A role full of responsibility, creativity, and room for your personal signature.

You hold final responsibility for the preparation and execution of (à la carte) dishes. You lead the entire kitchen brigade and play a key role in defining the culinary standard of our offerings. You are responsible for overseeing and preparing dishes with technical expertise, as well as managing the operational conditions that support this.

You ensure compliance with regulations concerning safety, occupational health (Arbo), HACCP, working methods, presentation, and both company and personal hygiene standards.

You’re a master of cost calculation and budget control – a true guardian of your own wallet, and that doesn’t go unnoticed.

You report directly to the owner of the business.

Candidate profile

You are a proactive and solution-oriented Head Chef who doesn’t shy away from a challenge.

You hold a hospitality diploma (SHV level 4 or equivalent), or are willing to obtain one.

You have at least five years of experience as a Head Chef, and proven leadership skills are a strong plus.

You consistently strive for the highest quality, work with precision, and have a keen eye for detail to ensure every dish is served perfectly.

You are creative and enjoy contributing ideas for new food concepts.

You are flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

You are a motivator :both for yourself and for your colleagues.

Employer profile

This contemporary restaurant/brasserie by the harbor on the beautiful island of Goeree-Overflakkee is a fast-growing hospitality business that has been highly appreciated by its surroundings since 2018. We offer a spacious terrace with 75 comfortable seats overlooking the harbor. Inside our modernly designed venue, we have over 80 atmospheric seats spread across two levels.

The organization is defined by a dynamic atmosphere, an open communication structure, and a hardworking, multi-generational team for whom hospitality comes naturally.

Job Offer

A pleasant, collegial working environment within a dynamic organization that is in full development and...

Complete creative freedom to shape a fresh start.

Responsibility for your own kitchen team and short lines of communication with the entire team.

A salary in accordance with the Dutch Hospitality CAO, appropriate for the role and based on your knowledge and experience.

Housing can be provided as part of the offer.

You’ll be working in a beautiful venue with class and character and together, we set the bar.

Opportunities for growth: continuous learning means you grow, and so does your salary.25 vacation days based on a 38-hour work week, plus 8% holiday allowance.

Meet the consultant

Daan Niehof

Senior Sourcing Partner
d.niehof@courtesymasters.com
+31-(0)70-3227630

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