Chef de Cuisine 4 Hotel Venlo Netherlands

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daytoday 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 restaurants financial goals.
  
• Engage with guests to gather feedback address concerns and enhance their dining experience.
  

Work Schedule:

• Fulltime position working a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  
• Typically 5 days a week with potential for a 4day 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 highend restaurant.
  
• Strong knowledge of traditional Oriental vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
  
• Passion for sustainability and experience in incorporating ecofriendly 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 fastpaced 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 4000 and 4500 per month based on experience. (EUR/Net per month )
  
• 8% vacation allowance based on annual gross salary.
  
• 25 days of paid vacation per year.
  
• Signup bonus of 1000 received with the first full payment.
  
• Company smartphone.
  
• Housing provided at the hotel for the first 23 months at 400 per month then 800 per month thereafter.
  
• Agreement for 1 year with the possibility of a permanent employment contract.