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Head Chef

Restaurant
Amsterdam
Hours
contract
Experience
Senior
Salary
€ 3.500 - € 4.200
Job description

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen and lead your team to create exceptional dishes that reflect your passion and expertise. This role is where your culinary skills and leadership truly shine. At The Seafood Bar, we provide the space for your ambition to grow, offering opportunities for continued development alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and elevate the dining experience in Amsterdam? Explore our Head Chef position now!

Highlights:

  • Salary ranging from €3500 to €4200 per month.

  • Tips average €700 monthly in cash (based on a full-time contract).

  • Travel allowance of up to €250 per month

  • Bonus scheme.

Job requirements

What will you be doing?

As Head Chef, you and your team will be responsible for delivering the ultimate dining experience to our guests. You ensure that your colleagues consistently achieve the high quality we, and you, strive for. To accomplish this, you will oversee the kitchen operation, manage and coach the team, maintain kitchen equipment, and monitor the quality of ingredients. You understand that teamwork is key to achieving the best results, and your excellent communication skills contribute positively. Beyond the kitchen, you will manage costs, create schedules, and promote training and development for your kitchen team.

Who are you?

  • You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen management position.

  • You are available for 40 hours per week.

  • You are willing to work weekdays and weekends.

  • You can speak and write in Dutch or English.

  • You are familiar with hygiene and food safety regulations (HACCP).

  • You have a passion for seafood and knowledge of it.

  • You are a stress-resistant team player.

  • You possess strong communication skills.

  • You reside in Amsterdam or the surrounding area.

Employment Benefits: The Essentials

  • Competitive salary ranging from €3500 to €4200 per month.

  • Monthly tips averaging €700 in cash (based on a full-time contract).

  • Quarterly bonuses of up to €1200.

  • Travel allowance up to €250 per month.

  • Pension plan.

  • 8% holiday allowance.

  • 26 vacation days per year.

Additional Perks

  • We let you focus on what you do best—once your shift ends, the cleaning team takes over.

  • 20% discount at all The Seafood Bar locations.

  • A professional and dynamic working environment.

  • Opportunities for internal and external training.

  • A warm and friendly team with supportive colleagues.

  • Regular team events, fun gatherings, and sports activities.

  • Work at prime locations in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and London.


About The Seafood Bar

Since opening our first restaurant in 2012, The Seafood Bar has grown into a rapidly expanding chain with stunning, modern locations in cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and London. We are passionate about serving high-quality, sustainable, and creative seafood dishes. As a family-owned business, we welcome you as our newest family member.

Our ambition drives us to deliver the best every day. As Head Chef, you’ll join an enthusiastic team that values teamwork and personal growth. We offer internal and external training programs to help you develop and advance within the company. Your career growth is important to us, especially as we aim to keep opening new restaurants. The question is—are you ready to grow with us?

Questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: recruitment@theseafoodbar.nl


Restaurant
Amsterdam
Hours
contract
Salary
€ 3.500 - € 4.200

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