Chef

De Groene Olifant is a beautiful and old café 2.0 in Amsterdam-East near Artis. A place where good food, excellent service, hospitality and quality drinks take precedence. This wonderful establishment is where the whole neighbourhood loves to spend its free time! Hospitality and conviviality are paramount in this concept and everyone is welcome for a nice beer on the terrace, delicious bottle of wine with a cheese board, an extensive dinner in the evening or a cocktail in the late hours. There is something for everyone and everyone will feel at home here.

For De Groene Olifant we are looking for a chef who has an affinity for further developing the organisation and the menu, is creative and is not afraid to bring (crazy) products from French and Dutch cuisine together on a plate and above all is a huge team player! You will, together with the current team, among other things, be responsible for developing the menu, managing figures and the daily operations.

Job Description

• Leading and managing your team;

• Work closely with the team and manager(s) on the work floor;

• (End)Responsibility for the quality and consistency of the kitchen;

• Coordinating and arranging the execution of work in the kitchen;

• Maintain purchasing and stock in the kitchen;

• Motivating, encouraging and correcting staff when necessary;

• Receiving and checking orders;

• End responsibility for keeping the work environment clean;

• Responsibility for identifying special features and defects in the work environment;

• Cost-conscious, effective and efficient working;

• Overseeing compliance with safety regulations;

• Responsible for HACCP. 

Who are you?

• Proven management experience in the kitchen;

• Full-time available (4-day working week negotiable);

• Affinity with French-Dutch cuisine, creative attitude;

• Responds to trends in the current market;

• Good communication skills;

• You have a love for hospitality;

• Positive attitude;

• You are communicatively strong and ensure a pleasant working atmosphere;

• You are a real team player;

• SVH diploma;

• Being a tutor is a plus, otherwise the desire to become a tutor.

What do we offer?

• A very friendly team;

• Possibility of profit sharing;

• Employee discount at all our establishments;

• Many other discounts and benefits via Alleo;

• Possibility of mental support via OpenUP;

• Possibility of flexible payment;

• Space for personal input and creativity;

• Fun staff outings;

• Growth opportunities within an ambitious hospitality group;

• Opportunity to participate in various training courses for your development.