At Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark Amsterdam, food is more than just part of the stay — it is an essential part of who we are. With a vibrant hotel concept and multiple food & beverage outlets (breakfast, meetings & events, bar and restaurant), our culinary offering plays a key role in why both international and leisure guests choose us.
We are looking for a Executive Chef who can inspire, motivate, and lead the kitchen team. Someone who, together with the team, delivers refined à‑la‑carte dishes as well as impressive culinary experiences for events — day in, day out.
Are you ready to take the lead?
Every day in our hotel (kitchen) is different — and that’s exactly what excites you. From
leading the team through a bustling breakfast service for 500+ guests, to preparing
menus for major conferences and gala dinners, to serving refined à la carte dishes for
FLOOR 17, you make sure everything runs like clockwork. You keep an
overview, give direction, leading by example, ensuring your team delivers top-quality
dishes across all outlets. With your leadership and passion for food, every service
becomes a smooth, memorable experience for our guests.
Together with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Manager and Restaurant Manager,
you’ll be at the heart of our culinary story. Your creativity, leadership, and love for great
food will drive the team forward and keep our guests and clients coming back for more.
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading kitchen operations across all outlets — from breakfast and FLOOR 17
restaurant to meeting & events and gala dinners
• Recruiting, onboarding, and coaching (together with your sous-chefs) both the
kitchen and stewarding teams, making sure every new talent feels at home and
grows with us
• Driving menu concept engineering by shaping creative menus for breakfast and FLOOR 17
• Taking charge of financial management, keeping food cost, payroll, and overall F&B
costs under control while never compromising on quality
• Ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly every day: schedules, holiday approvals, HACCP
compliance, and a spotless working environment are all in your hands
• Building strong communication with Heads of Departments to make sure our
service is seamless across the entire hotel
• Overseeing daily procurement and supplier relationships to guarantee the best
products at the best value
WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT HEAD CHEF
• Passionate chef with relevant (hotel) experience in a similar leadership role, preferably overseeing multiple outlets in a dynamic environment
• You’ve got strong product knowledge and cooking techniques that inspire your team
• HACCP? You’ve got it covered in your daily operations • You thrive under pressure and never lose your spark
• Flexible and hands-on, there is a lot of flexibility but important you are present at the “right” moments
• Above all: you love cooking, you love leading and teaching your team and you love creating experiences that guests will never forget
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Salary range mentioned is gross per month and for age 20yrs and above*
-Travel allowance from 10 kilometers
- Overtime can be paid out or saved as time off
- Training opportunities through Learning & Development
- Opportunities for career growth
- 24/7 access to mental health support
- Tax-friendly purchase options via FiscFree
- Global employee discount program
- Know Where You Work experience including dinner and breakfast
COME SOON TO DRINK COFFEE WITH US!
Let us know if you want to become part of our team! We would like to receive your motivation letter and resume. Questions? Contact the recruitment department: jobs@leonardo-hotels.nl