Head Chef in Eindhoven

What do we offer you?

• An informal culture within a beautiful family business;

• A greatly diverse team;

• Free sports at our Toucan Sportcenter;

• Staff discount on overnight stays at Van der Valk Hotels;

• Staff discount in our restaurants;

• The most fun staff parties and team outings;

• Benefits at work - discounts at various shops and companies;

• Possibility to participate in collective health insurance;

• Possibility to participate in training at Van der Valk Opleidingen;

• Guidance in your development as a hotel professional with growth opportunities;

• Salary in accordance with the Hospitality CAO.

Lead a team of 40 chefs and set the culinary standard in our restaurants and at our events. Ready for a challenging role in an ambitious hotel? Apply now and make a difference!

Are you someone who cooks with passion and do you have extensive experience in managing a large kitchen brigade? Are you a culinary mastermind with an eye for detail? And would you like to work at a fantastic hotel that has ambitious plans and a bright future ahead? Then look no further! At Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven, we have a position available as Head Chef.

As Head Chef, in collaboration with the kitchen manager, you are at the head of the kitchen brigade and together you lead a team of approximately 40 employees in the kitchen. You leave an important mark on the culinary level as well as the organization and operation of the company. In this role, you operationally oversee all our culinary outlets; Brasserie Martinus, the Buffet, hotel bar Ozzo Food & Drinks, and 040 Congress & Events.

What can a workday bring you?

• Coordinating and controlling a preparation process that is as efficient and effective as possible;

• Coaching, motivating, and training your team;

• Recipes and menus are established by you, based on both substantive knowledge and insight into the market and margins/pricing;

• You are responsible for the entire kitchen brigade, the dishwashing, and the warehouse, which you manage through hands-on involvement in the operation;

• You work strictly according to HACCP regulations;

• Additionally, you are a coaching leader and you inspire your team, without losing sight of efficiency and gross margin;

• You have insight into efficient employee scheduling, with an eye for productivity targets;

• In addition to your responsibility for the kitchen team, you manage kitchen purchasing and ensure its quality and continuity. You manage based on figures without losing sight of the human aspect of your role.

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