Head Chef

Location:

Rotterdam – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

£35.1k – 42.2k per year + gross

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

as per contract

Contract Period:

as per contract

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

133137491

Posted On:

29 June 2026

Job Title: Head chef – 5* hotel
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Salary: A‚¬40,000 – A‚¬48,000 gross per year

A new luxury hotel in Rotterdam is preparing for launch and seeks a Head Chef to establish and lead all kitchen operations from the ground up. The culinary vision features contemporary Mediterranean cuisine , delivered within a high-end hospitality setting.

This pivotal leadership role within the pre-opening team is responsible for shaping the kitchen’s identity, assembling the culinary team, and establishing operational excellence before and after opening.

Key Responsibilities

* Direct the complete establishment and launch of all hotel kitchen operations and dining outlets
* Create and execute a Mediterranean-focused menu that reflects a luxury hotel dining experience
* Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and service standards across breakfast, à la carte, and event catering
* Manage procurement, vendor relationships, inventory systems, and food cost optimization
* Enforce and uphold rigorous hygiene, HACCP, and food safety protocols
* Recruit, train, and manage the kitchen staff during the hotel’s pre-opening phase
* Collaborate with Food & Beverage and senior management to deliver a flawless guest experience
* Champion menu innovation, seasonal refreshes, and culinary concept evolution
* Track kitchen performance metrics, staffing levels, and operational effectiveness

Candidate Profile

* Demonstrated experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in 4- or 5-star hotels or equivalent luxury hospitality settings
* Extensive expertise in Mediterranean cuisine; Spanish culinary background is a significant advantage
* Prior involvement in hotel launches or pre-opening initiatives is highly beneficial
* Self-assured and organized leader with a track record of managing kitchen teams in hotel environments
* Deep knowledge of hotel food service operations, cost management, and multi-outlet delivery
* Commitment to culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and staff development
* Capacity to thrive in a dynamic pre-opening setting

What’s on Offer

* Chance to spearhead the culinary debut of a luxury Rotterdam hotel
* Attractive compensation package commensurate with experience
* Significant independence in defining kitchen operations and culinary vision
* Long-term professional growth opportunities in a global hospitality context
* Encouraging and driven pre-opening team environment

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for food and luxury hospitality, we invite you . Please submit your CV to # Title: Head chef – 5* hotel
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Salary: A‚¬40,000 – A‚¬48,000 gross per year

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