Head Chef - Amsterdam

You know better than anyone that without motivators, there can be no good concept. Are you that motivator?

That's why you start your working day by managing the team to ensure that the mise en place is just right. In the morning, you make sure that the breakfast team gives its best. In the afternoon, you make schedules, fill in the HACCP lists, place orders, and take care of the menus for our meeting & events department. In the evening, you and your team are ready to go. Together, you work on beautiful dishes for the restaurant, rooftop, and event space. You prepare the dishes carefully and only serve them when every detail on the plate is just right. Because a good meal should be an unforgettable experience. You use your culinary and creative skills to work with the Executive Chef to create the most beautiful menus. Together with the restaurant manager, F&B manager, and executive chef, you will also form the culinary heart of the hotel. You will have smooth communication with the service staff, and you know exactly how to take, check, and distribute orders. The kitchen is in good hands with you.

TASKS & RESPONISBILITIES

• Scheduling & productivity
• Holidays approvement
• Sick reporting
• Operations management
• Recruitment & onboarding
• Communication with Head of Departments & Managment Team
• Communication with Meeting & Events
• Communication with Technical Service
• Food cost
• Payroll
• Orders 

WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT CANDIDATE?

• You have completed level 3 or level 4 chef training and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• You have product knowledge and knowledge of cooking techniques, which makes you an inspiration to the team and enables you to coach the kitchen team in the best possible way.
• Everything clean and safe? Experience with HACCP is desirable and, in addition to culinary skills, is the most important pillar in our kitchens.
• You know how to get things done, love to work hard, and never give up.
• Cooking is fun for you!
• You are culinarily skilled and have an eye for detail.
• You are flexible and available in the evenings, weekends, and on holidays.

LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL AMSTERDAM

The newest hotel of our chain is located directly at metro station Overamstel. The location of this 4 star superior hotel is ideal: 5 minutes from the Zuidas and the RAI, 10 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. The hotel has 18 floors and 490 rooms with fresh, innovative design and high quality modern equipment. The 1,200 square meters of conference space is divided into 11 meeting rooms and a giant ballroom; the perfect location for large events and conferences! Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is the largest hotel of the entire chain in Europe. Magnificent views of the city and the most refined flavors in restaurant Vitruv make guests say “Now we're talking”!

TASTE THE WORLD ON YOUR PLATE

Our LEO’s concept invites you on a culinary journey around the world. Get ready for us to share dishes, stories and knowledge to inspire you through authentic food. Our chefs take great pride in learning age-old recipes, staying true to their essence, but adding a personal touch of their own to make it distinctly LEO’s.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU (ADDITIONAL TO A GREAT TEAM)?

• We offer you 70% travel allowance if you live further than 10 kilometers from your work, with a maximum of € 10.71 per day.
• Working overtime? This can be paid out, but you can also choose to save it for some extra time off.
•  Eager to learn? We offer training courses from the Leonardo Development Lab!
•  Ambitious? You can work on your personal development and grow with us!
• Do you want to buy products such as an (electric) bicycle or telephone with a reduced price? This is possible with an average of 40% tax reduction via FiscFree!
• Night away? As an employee, you can exclusively use our global discount program!
• And enjoy an overnight stay including dinner and breakfast at the hotel where you are working during your 'Know Where You Work' experience.