Executive Chef
Executive Chef – De Groene Olifant & Café Kanis
De Groene Olifant is a beautiful and old dining café 2.0 in Amsterdam-Oost, near Artis. A place where good food, excellent service, hospitality, and quality drinks are paramount. At KANIS, we are not only a daytime venue where you can have lunch and a pleasant drink, but also a dining café where you can enjoy our frequently changing International dinner menu daily. Both venues attract a diverse audience and offer a unique hospitality experience.
For these two bustling hospitality venues, we are looking for an Executive Chef who leads the kitchen teams, oversees operations, and is involved in the culinary development of both locations.
What will you do?
Lead and manage your kitchen team, including two sous chefs.
Work closely with the team and business leaders on the work floor.
Develop creative and surprising menus and seasonal dishes that fit the concepts.
Coordinate and arrange the work execution in both kitchens.
Maintain quality, consistency, and efficiency in the kitchen.
Manage purchasing, stock, and work cost-consciously.
Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations and maintain a hygienic working environment.
Directly communicate with the owners and contribute to the strategic development of the hospitality venues.
Motivate, stimulate, and coach staff to ensure a pleasant working atmosphere.
Who are you?
Proven experience as an (executive) chef in hospitality.
Leadership experience and strong in team management.
Affinity with the French-Dutch cuisine and a creative mindset.
You respond to market trends and know how to surprise guests.
Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
You are a true team player and know how to inspire people.
Holder of an SVH diploma; a teacher's diploma is a plus.
Available full-time (4-day workweek negotiable).
What we offer?
An extremely pleasant team.
Possibility of profit sharing.
Staff discounts at all our venues.
Affordable sports via Urban Sports Group;
Possibility for mental support via OpenUP.
Flexible payout option.
Room for own input and creativity.
Pleasant staff outings.
Opportunities to progress within an ambitious hospitality group.
Opportunity to participate in various training courses for your development.