Head Chef Amsterdam - Full-time Creative Culinary Lead

What are you going to do:

Are you ready to take the lead in one of Amsterdam’s most unique venues? Located in a historic building that breathes local history, this restobar and event space is looking for a visionary Head Chef. You will be the driving force behind our worldly menu, catering to everything from early breakfast lovers to late-night dancers. If you thrive in a high-energy environment where food, music, and culture intersect, this is your chance to shine and put your culinary mark on the Amsterdam scene.

Your tasks?

• Leading and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver excellence every day
• Designing and innovating the menu with international influences
• Managing kitchen margins, food waste, and staff scheduling
• Ensuring all dishes meet our high standards of quality and consistency
• Maintaining strict compliance with HACCP and safety regulations

Who are you?

You are a natural leader with a passion for diverse cuisines and a positive, can-do mindset. You excel at bringing structure to a busy kitchen and you have a sharp eye for both culinary detail and financial performance. Managing a team comes naturally to you, and you know how to keep people motivated during peak hours. You are flexible, creative, and feel right at home in a worldly, inclusive environment where culture and hospitality go hand in hand.

What we offer

• A competitive salary between € 3.000 and € 4.000 gross per month
• Great tips and additional growth opportunities within the company
• Creative freedom to develop your own signature dishes and menu style
• A full-time position in a bustling, iconic Amsterdam location
• Commuting allowance for your travel to the heart of Amsterdam
• 8 percent holiday allowance and a solid pension plan
• Free meals during shifts and legendary team drinks after work
• A chance to be part of an ambitious team building a cultural legacy

Apply

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Extra information

#Indebuurt

Status

Open

Education Level

Middelbare school, MBO, HBO

Location

Amsterdam

Working hours per week

38 - 40

Type of Contract

Fulltime (startersfunctie), Fulltime (ervaren), Tijdelijke fulltime baan

Salary indication

Tussen €3.000 en €4.000 Per maand

Responsible for

Leading the kitchen operations and culinary innovation within a vibrant, multi-functional cultural hotspot.

Published at

02-02-2026