Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €4,500 - €5,000 gross per month

A large, multi-outlet hotel operation in Amsterdam is seeking an Executive Chef to take full responsibility for the day-to-day culinary operation while also driving standards, consistency, and performance across all food outlets.

This is a highly operational role suited to a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys being present in the kitchen, leading from the front, and balancing execution with structure, cost control, and team development.

The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations across the hotel, including breakfast service, restaurants, bar menus, among others.

While the position carries strategic responsibility, it remains firmly grounded in daily operations and active kitchen leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation on a daily basis, remaining closely involved in service and production
• Oversee all culinary outlets, including high-volume breakfast, banquets, events, and à la carte offerings
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards across all kitchens
• Manage, coach, and develop a large, diverse kitchen team through visible and hands-on leadership
• Control food costs, margins, inventory, and supplier relationships, ensuring commercial performance
• Plan menus and concepts that are operationally efficient, scalable, and guest-focused
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations
• Work closely with hotel leadership to align culinary operations with overall business objectives

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume hotel or complex hospitality operation
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to lead from the kitchen floor
• Demonstrated experience managing large teams and multiple service periods
• Solid financial and cost-control expertise within food operations
• Comfortable balancing creativity with structure, consistency, and efficiency
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage

What’s on Offer

• A senior culinary leadership role with strong operational involvement
• Responsibility and autonomy within a large, complex hotel environment
• A professional, fast-paced setting focused on execution, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience

Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €4,500 - €5,000 gross per month

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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