Head Chef

Stadscafé is the coziest restaurant in Amsterdam! Our top team is ready for our guests from early morning until late at night. Whether they come for breakfast, coffee, lunch, drinks, or dinner, everything is prepared with love in our open kitchen and bar. Guests are welcome all day long and can take a seat in our atmospheric, historic building or on our large, sunny terrace.

What you’ll do:

• Make guests happy—they’ll keep coming back for more thanks to the great food and excellent service;

• Create a new menu 3 to 4 times a year and a weekly 3-course menu, including recipes, costing, and calculations;

• Plan purchasing, place orders, and help maintain relationships with our suppliers;

• Minimize waste and food loss;

• Collaborate with your team so they, like you, can get the most out of their job and development;

• Take responsibility for food safety and the associated administration.

About you:

• No surprises here: you have a passion for cooking and for making guests happy;

• You already have solid experience, including at least 1–2 years as a Sous Chef;

• You thrive on creativity and value the freedom to take initiative;

• You have experience leading a team and genuinely enjoy doing so;

• You are available full-time and have the flexibility required for the role of Head Chef;

• You speak at least Dutch and English.

Join the Fun & Perks:

• We offer a suitable salary according to the collective labour agreement for hospitality in reference scale 8;