Chef de Cuisine 4* Hotel, Venlo, Netherlands

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
  


• Develop and implement creative menus, focusing on sustainability and local sourcing.
  


• Lead and manage the kitchen staff, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  


• Collaborate with local farmers, producers, and suppliers to source the best seasonal ingredients.
  


• Innovate by incorporating residual products into new dishes, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
  


• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
  


• Monitor food costs, labor, and other expenses to meet the restaurant's financial goals.
  


• Engage with guests to gather feedback, address concerns, and enhance their dining experience.
  

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  


• Typically, 5 days a week, with potential for a 4-day working week if the kitchen team is complete.
  


• Overtime will be registered as time back, allowing for extra paid time off when business allows.
  


• Reporting to the head of the department.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef, or similar role in a high-end restaurant.
  


• Strong knowledge of traditional, Oriental, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine.
  


• Passion for sustainability and experience in incorporating eco-friendly practices in the kitchen.
  


• Exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
  


• Leadership and management abilities to effectively oversee and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  


• Formal culinary training and relevant certifications are preferred.
  


• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
  


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  


• EU passport required.
  


• Dutch speaking

Benefits

• Gross salary between €4,000 and €4,500 per month, based on experience. ( 3,000-3,340 EUR/Net per month )
  


• 8% vacation allowance, based on annual gross salary.
  


• 25 days of paid vacation per year.
  


• Sign-up bonus of €1,000, received with the first full payment.
  


• Company smartphone.
  


• Housing provided at the hotel for the first 2-3 months at €400 per month, then €800 per month thereafter.
  


• Agreement for 1 year with the possibility of a permanent employment contract.