Conference & Banqueting Manager – Kildare - Accommodation Available – €60K
MLR is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conference & Banqueting Manager to join a dynamic 4* hotel operation in Kildare, offering the chance to take ownership of a key department and play an important role within the wider management team.
You will have responsibility for the overall running of the Conference & Banqueting Department, overseeing weddings, conferences, private events and functions from planning and set-up through to service. Working closely with senior management and the wider hotel team, you will ensure the smooth delivery of events while maintaining a strong focus on service standards, guest experience and commercial performance. The ideal candidate will be a strong C&B operator with excellent leadership and organisational skills who enjoys being hands-on and developing a high-performing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced C&B Manager looking for their next challenge, or a strong Banqueting or Conference Manager ready to step into a more senior position and make a real impact within the business.
Accommodation can be provided for the successful candidate if required.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply through the link below.....Read more...
Conference & Banqueting Supervisor – Dublin - €15ph
MLR is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conference & Banqueting Supervisor to join a prestigious hotel in Dublin, offering a great opportunity to develop your hospitality career within a busy and well-established operation.
This hands-on role will see you supporting the smooth delivery of conferences, meetings, weddings, and events, ensuring high standards are maintained from set-up through to service. Working closely with the wider Food & Beverage team, you will help coordinate the day-to-day operation while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a fast-paced events environment, and be confident leading and supporting a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conference & Banqueting Supervisor looking for a new challenge, or a strong F&B professional ready to take the next step in their career and gain further events experience.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply through the link below.....Read more...
Salary: Up to £36,000 + Overtime Location: South-East England Hours: 40 hours | 52 weeks | Shift basedLove the standards and variety of hotels, but ready for a better work-life balance?I'm recruiting a Junior Sous Chef for a prestigious independent education environment with a food operation that would comfortably rival a quality hotel.You'll work within a brigade of around 14 chefs, covering everything from daily dining and hospitality to conferences, banqueting, gala dinners and major events for up to 3,000 guests.Salary & Benefits
Up to £36,000 salary40-hour working weekPaid overtime or TOILAround 15 weekends per yearOn-site parkingExcellent training and developmentGenuine progression within a growing groupVacancy created through internal promotion
The Operation
Large, established chef brigade.Fresh food cooked from scratch.Boarding and staff dining.Conferences and banqueting.Gala dinners and hospitality.Events for up to 3,000 guests.Standards comparable to a quality hotel operation.
The Role
Work across multiple kitchen sections.Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef.Help lead and develop junior chefs.Contribute dishes and ideas to menus.Support both daily dining and large events.Maintain high standards across production and service.Opportunity to develop a particular speciality.
About You
Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to progress.Hotel, events, banqueting or quality fresh-food background.Proactive, hardworking and genuinely passionate about food.Comfortable working across different sections.Strong team player with a positive attitude.Driver ideally, due to the location.
Typical shifts include 7am-3pm and 10am-6pm, with the latest finish around 9:30pm. Busier periods can involve longer or split shifts, with additional hours either paid as overtime or returned as TOIL. Quieter periods offer greater flexibility around development, training and taking time back.This would particularly suit a chef coming from a busy hotel or banqueting background who still wants quality, variety and large-scale events – but with a far more balanced working week.The interview process includes an initial meeting and site tour, followed separately by a practical trade test.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Head Chef Banqueting, Meeting & Events – Luxury Hotel
Edinburgh | £55,000 + circa £7,000 service charge | 40 hoursWe are recruiting for a Chef de Cuisine to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Edinburgh.This is a senior kitchen leadership role with a strong focus on Meeting & Events, alongside Afternoon Tea, In Room Dining and the staff restaurant.The role
Lead a team of around 18 chefsOversee Meeting & Events across multiple function spacesDeliver events ranging from intimate functions to dinners for 280 and standing events for up to 400Oversee a busy Afternoon Tea operation with 100+ covers regularlyWork alongside the Executive Chef on menus and culinary developmentManage kitchen standards, food costs, ordering and team developmentWork across a complex hotel operation with multiple satellite kitchens
About you
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine or strong Senior Sous Chef who is ready for their next step.You will need:
Luxury hotel or high-end hospitality experienceStrong Meeting & Events or banqueting experienceExperience leading a sizeable brigadeExcellent food and menu development skillsStrong commercial and organisational abilityA genuine passion for developing and leading a team
This is an opportunity to step into a senior role within a high-profile luxury hotel and take ownership of a diverse culinary operation.Package
£55,000 salaryCirca £7,000 discretionary service charge29 days holidayPrivate medicalPensionMeals on dutyUniform and laundryHotel and restaurant discountsCareer development opportunities
40 hours over 5 days, including weekends.If you are an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with luxury hotel and events experience, get in touch for a confidential conversation.....Read more...
Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Resort in Cyprus Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 gross per year plus bonus & benefitsExperience: Buffet; A La Carte; Banquets; Fine DiningCuisine: MediterraneanSize: 200+ rooms, multiple restaurants & bars, Leisure & Spa, Events spaceWe are working with a fantastic luxury resort in Cyprus looking for a talented and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations. The property features multiple dining options ranging from casual poolside and snack outlets to fine dining, room service, and high-volume banqueting.The Position
Lead day-to-day culinary operations across the resort’s dining outletsDirect, train, and mentor a large kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, performance-driven environment.Oversee full operational and administrative kitchen management: food cost and labor cost control, supplier management, inventory, budgeting, recruitment, and scheduling.Collaborate on menu creation, culinary innovation, and seasonal concepts highlighting fresh, local Mediterranean produce.Guarantee strict compliance with HACCP, hygiene, health, and safety regulations across all kitchens.Drive high standards of dish presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all meal periods and outlets.Participate actively in department head meetings and cross-departmental coordination.
Your Profile
Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury 4* or 5* hotel/resort environment.Minimum 4–5 years of strong culinary leadership experience with full administrative and financial responsibilities.Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality/Catering management.Deep knowledge and passion for Mediterranean cuisine, techniques, and local seasonal ingredients.Expertise across both high-volume buffet/banqueting operations and refined à la carte/fine dining service.Strong financial acumen: track record of achieving target food and labor costs.Rigorous, organized, and disciplined approach to kitchen management and HACCP standards.Inspiring leader with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and team-building capability.Fluent in English (knowledge of Greek is a strong plus).Must hold an EU passport or valid EU Work Permit.
Please send your resume to Beatrice@COREcruitment.com to be considered for this opportunity.....Read more...
Chef de Partie - Fine Dining & Events - Central LondonSalary: £35,000 Location: Central London Hours: 40 hours | Predominantly Monday-Friday | TOIL£35,000, predominantly Monday-Friday, Christmas off AND an incredible pension? This is a pretty rare Chef de Partie package.I'm recruiting a Chef de Partie for a prestigious private events and hospitality venue in Central London, delivering beautiful fine-dining food for corporate events, weddings, banqueting and private dinners.This is a brilliant move for a CDP who wants to keep cooking at a high level, but with far better benefits and work-life balance than you'd typically find in restaurants or hotels.Salary & Benefits
£35,000 salary40-hour contractPredominantly Monday-Friday26 days holiday + bank holidaysHoliday increases with service up to 31 daysClosed over Christmas, separate from your holiday allowancePension contribution of up to 18%Private medical insurance after probationLife insurance at 4x salaryIncome protectionSeason ticket loanTOIL for additional hours
The Operation
Premium private events and hospitality.Fine dining-led food offer.Corporate events, weddings and award dinners.Four private dining and event spaces.Events ranging from intimate dinners to around 270 guests.Exclusive events model, allowing the kitchen to focus on one event at a time.
The Role
Work alongside the Head Chef and experienced kitchen brigade.Produce high-quality fine dining and event food.Take ownership of your section through prep and service.Support banqueting and private events.Maintain excellent presentation and consistency.Manage deliveries, storage, rotation and food safety.
About You
Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie.Fine dining, luxury hotel, private members' club or premium events background.Strong fresh-food cooking skills.Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety.Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.Reliable, organised and passionate about food.
There will be occasional evening and weekend events, so some flexibility is needed, but for a chef who wants fine-dining food without the usual fine-dining lifestyle, the overall package is seriously impressive.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Food & Beverage Manager / Galway / €50-55k
MLR are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Food & Beverage Manager to join one of the most progressive and forward-thinking hotel groups in Ireland, renowned for developing ambitious hospitality professionals and creating genuine pathways into senior leadership.
Based in an excellent 4-star hotel in Galway, this is a high-profile role within a busy Food & Beverage and Conference & Banqueting operation, reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager.
You will take a hands-on role in leading the F&B operation, working with a strong and well-established team. A key part of the role will be developing, mentoring, and empowering your team, creating a culture where people are motivated to perform and progress.
The ideal candidate will have a strong F&B background. You will be an ambitious and engaging leader who genuinely enjoys developing people and is passionate about building high-performing teams.
This role would particularly suit someone with aspirations to progress into a senior management position, with the group offering an excellent platform for those looking to build a long-term leadership career.....Read more...
Director of Food & BeverageDallas, Texas $90,000 Base Salary PTO + 401(k) + Benefits + Relocation AssistanceI am hiring on behalf of a well-established golf and hospitality brand seeking a Director of Food & Beverage for one of their premier private clubs in the Dallas, Texas area.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to oversee all food and beverage operations, elevate member experience, and drive operational and financial performance within a high-end private club environment.Key Responsibilities:
Lead all food & beverage operations across dining outlets and eventsOversee and develop a high-performing front-of-house and culinary teamDrive member satisfaction and enhance overall club experienceManage budgets, labor costs, and financial performancePartner with club leadership to deliver exceptional service standardsExecute and elevate banqueting, catering, and member eventsEnsure compliance with all health, safety, and brand standards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Previous Director of F&B or senior hospitality leadership experienceStrong background in private clubs, hotels, or upscale restaurant operationsProven ability to lead and develop diverse teamsStrong financial acumen and operational management skillsPassion for delivering elevated guest and member experiences
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected golf hospitality brand with strong growth and long-term career potential.If you’re a hospitality leader looking for your next challenge in the Dallas market, I’d love to hear from you.....Read more...
Director of Food & BeverageFrisco, TX $75,000 Base Salary PTO + 401(k) + Benefits + Relocation AssistanceI am hiring on behalf of a well-established golf and hospitality brand seeking a Director of Food & Beverage for one of their premier private clubs in the Dallas, Texas area.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to oversee all food and beverage operations, elevate member experience, and drive operational and financial performance within a high-end private club environment.Key Responsibilities:
Lead all food & beverage operations across dining outlets and eventsOversee and develop a high-performing front-of-house and culinary teamDrive member satisfaction and enhance overall club experienceManage budgets, labor costs, and financial performancePartner with club leadership to deliver exceptional service standardsExecute and elevate banqueting, catering, and member eventsEnsure compliance with all health, safety, and brand standards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Previous Director of F&B or senior hospitality leadership experienceStrong background in private clubs, hotels, or upscale restaurant operationsProven ability to lead and develop diverse teamsStrong financial acumen and operational management skillsPassion for delivering elevated guest and member experiences
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected golf hospitality brand with strong growth and long-term career potential.If you’re a hospitality leader looking for your next challenge in the Dallas market, I’d love to hear from you.....Read more...
Head of Food & Beverage - Luxury Country Hotel in DorsetWe are delighted to be working with a beautiful luxury country hotel in Dorset to appoint an experienced and commercially driven Head of Food & Beverage.This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive luxury property with a strong focus on exceptional food, service and guest experience, and to play a key role in shaping the next chapter of its F&B operation.Reporting into the General Manager, the Head of F&B will take overall responsibility for the hotel's food and beverage operation, leading across restaurants, bars, events and wider guest dining. You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards while driving commercial performance, team development and innovation across the operation.Responsibilities:
Leading and developing the overall F&B strategyOverseeing restaurants, bars, events and banquetingDriving revenue, profitability and cost controlWorking closely with the culinary team on menus and F&B developmentDelivering an exceptional and consistent guest experienceBuilding, mentoring and inspiring a high-performing F&B teamManaging budgets, forecasting, labour costs and GP performanceDeveloping strong supplier and partner relationshipsIdentifying new commercial opportunities and revenue streamsWorking closely with the GM and wider leadership team on the hotel's strategic objectivesContinually raising service and operational standards
Requirements:
We are looking for an experienced F&B leader from a luxury hotel, resort or high-end hospitality environment.You will be commercially astute, operationally strong and passionate about creating memorable food and beverage experiences.Proven experience at Head of F&B, Director of F&B or a comparable senior levelA strong background in luxury hotels, resorts or high-end restaurantsExcellent commercial and financial understandingA track record of developing and retaining high-performing teamsA genuine passion for food, beverage and serviceStrong knowledge of contemporary F&B trends and guest expectationsExcellent leadership and communication skillsCreativity, energy and a hands-on approach....Read more...
HHead Chef - Luxury Events Catering – North-East London - £65,000-£70,000We're recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a brand-new central production kitchen in North East London, delivering exceptional food for luxury events across London and the Sout-East.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a growing events operation, with genuine creative freedom, premium British produce and events ranging from intimate private dining to 1,000+ guest celebrations.Salary & Benefits
£65,000-£70,00048-hour contractPerformance bonusPrivate healthcareCompany pension28 days' holiday including bank holidaysTraining and career progression
The Operation
Brand-new CPU in North-East London. Luxury weddings, private dining and corporate eventsBespoke menus for every clientEvents from 20 to 1,000 guestsAround 45 kitchen employees, including freelancersModern British food with restaurant-quality presentation
The Role
Lead the CPU and overall kitchen operationPlan and deliver multiple high-end eventsCreate seasonal menus using premium British produceLead, coach and develop the kitchen brigadeOversee production, prep and event logisticsManage food costs, labour and kitchen performanceDrive creativity, presentation and new food ideas
About You
Experienced Head Chef from premium events, banqueting or luxury hospitalityStrong experience leading busy production kitchens and large teamsPassionate about modern British food and seasonal produceCreative, commercially aware and highly organisedHands-on, reliable and comfortable delivering at scale
If you're looking for a Head Chef role in North-East London paying up to £70,000, with a new CPU, genuine creative freedom and some incredible events to get stuck into, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.....Read more...
Head Canapé Chef - Luxury Events - South West LondonSalary: Up to £60,000 Location: South West London / Events across London Hours: 45 hours | Approx. 80% Monday-FridayI'm recruiting a specialist Head Canapé Chef for a leading luxury events operation, producing exceptional food for some seriously impressive events across London.This is a senior role for a chef with real finesse, creativity and technical skill who understands how to produce fine-dining quality canapés at scale without losing the detail.Salary & Benefits
Up to £60,00045-hour working weekAround 80% Monday-FridayWeekend work compensated through overtime or TOILStrong senior kitchen structureExcellent development within a growing events business
The Operation
Luxury private and corporate events across London.Intimate private dinners through to 1,000-guest gala events.High-end central production kitchen.Fine-dining food and exceptional presentation.Busy seasonal events calendar.Combination of CPU production and live event delivery.
The Role
Take complete ownership of the canapé section.Lead production, preparation and event delivery.Develop and refine new canapés alongside the development chefs.Maintain exceptional quality across high-volume production.Plan effectively for multiple events and tight deadlines.Lead a permanent team of 2-3, growing to around 6-8 chefs during peak periods.
About You
Head Chef, Senior Sous or specialist Canapé Chef.Luxury events or high-end hotel banqueting background.Exceptional canapé and fine-dining knowledge.Strong high-volume production experience.Calm, organised and confident leading a brigade.Obsessed with detail, consistency and presentation.
If you're a chef who gets genuinely excited about beautiful, intricate canapés and wants a senior role paying up to £60,000 with around 80% Monday-Friday working, this is a rare one.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Head Chef – Events & Production - High-Volume Catering - Central LondonSalary: £60,000 to £63,000 Location: Central London Hours: 47.5 hours | 5 days out of 7 | Approx. 80% Monday-FridayLove the scale and buzz of high-volume catering, but still want to cook fresh, interesting food and have a life outside the kitchen?I'm recruiting a Production Head Chef for a major London destination, leading a busy production kitchen supporting multiple food outlets, hospitality and events.This is a sizeable operation with £5m+ annual food sales, so we're looking for someone who genuinely understands production at scale - strong on food, people, organisation and the numbers behind a successful kitchen.Salary & Benefits
£62,500 salaryAround 80% Monday-FridayTypically, only 1-2 weekend days per monthPredominantly daytime hoursStaff mealsEmployee discountsSupplier trips, tastings and trainingWellbeing supportCycle to Work scheme
The Operation
Large central production kitchen.Multiple cafés, retail and dining outlets.£5m+ annual food sales.Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and small plates.Evening street food and events.Strong focus on quality and sustainability.Busy seven-day operation.
The Role
Take ownership of the production kitchen.Lead and develop the senior chefs and wider brigade.Plan high-volume production across multiple outlets.Drive food quality and consistency at scale.Manage stock, food costs, labour and waste.Maintain excellent food safety and compliance.Support hospitality and events when required.
About You
Experienced Head Chef with high-volume production experience.Events, CPU, large hotel, banqueting or contract catering background.Strong experience managing and developing kitchen teams.Commercially confident with costs, stock and waste.Highly organised and comfortable managing serious volume.Hands-on, calm and consistent.
If you're a high-volume Head Chef looking for a £62,500 London role with predominantly weekday working, a major operation to lead and plenty of scope to make an impact, this is a fantastic one.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Head Chef – Events & Production - High-Volume Catering - Central LondonSalary: £60,000 to £63,000 Location: Central London Hours: 47.5 hours | 5 days out of 7 | Approx. 80% Monday-FridayLove the scale and buzz of high-volume catering, but still want to cook fresh, interesting food and have a life outside the kitchen?I'm recruiting a Production Head Chef for a major London destination, leading a busy production kitchen supporting multiple food outlets, hospitality and events.This is a sizeable operation with £5m+ annual food sales, so we're looking for someone who genuinely understands production at scale - strong on food, people, organisation and the numbers behind a successful kitchen.Salary & Benefits
£62,500 salaryAround 80% Monday-FridayTypically, only 1-2 weekend days per monthPredominantly daytime hoursStaff mealsEmployee discountsSupplier trips, tastings and trainingWellbeing supportCycle to Work scheme
The Operation
Large central production kitchen.Multiple cafés, retail and dining outlets.£5m+ annual food sales.Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and small plates.Evening street food and events.Strong focus on quality and sustainability.Busy seven-day operation.
The Role
Take ownership of the production kitchen.Lead and develop the senior chefs and wider brigade.Plan high-volume production across multiple outlets.Drive food quality and consistency at scale.Manage stock, food costs, labour and waste.Maintain excellent food safety and compliance.Support hospitality and events when required.
About You
Experienced Head Chef with high-volume production experience.Events, CPU, large hotel, banqueting or contract catering background.Strong experience managing and developing kitchen teams.Commercially confident with costs, stock and waste.Highly organised and comfortable managing serious volume.Hands-on, calm and consistent.
If you're a high-volume Head Chef looking for a £62,500 London role with predominantly weekday working, a major operation to lead and plenty of scope to make an impact, this is a fantastic one.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Senior Sous Chef - Premium EventsSalary: £45,000-£48,000 + Paid Overtime Earning Potential: £51,000-£58,000+ Location: London / Events across London Contract: Full-time, permanentWant to lead incredible events, cook at a seriously high level and earn well for the hours you put in?I'm recruiting a strong Senior Sous Chef / Lead Events Chef for a premium London events business, delivering everything from intimate private dinners and weddings to corporate events and large-scale functions.You'll take ownership of your own events, leading teams and making sure everything runs beautifully from production and prep through to service and delivery on-site.Salary & Benefits
£45,000-£48,000 base salary£6,000-£10,000+ additional earning potentialPaid overtime for eventsFull-time, permanent contractCompany pensionHoliday allowanceStaff mealsTraining and developmentStrong long-term progression
The Operation
Premium private and corporate events.Luxury weddings and celebrations.Intimate dinners from around 10-20 guests.Large-scale events and functions.Central production kitchen.Live event delivery across London.High-end food with a huge focus on presentation.
The Role
Lead events independently from prep through to service.Manage permanent, freelance and casual chefs.Plan production, timings and event logistics.Deliver consistently high food standards.Work between the production kitchen and live venues.Stay hands-on during production and service.Represent the business professionally with clients and venues.
About You
Senior Sous Chef, Lead Events Chef or experienced Sous Chef.Premium events, luxury banqueting, weddings or high-end hospitality background.Confident running events independently.Strong production and logistical skills.Calm, organised and excellent under pressure.Great personality and confident leading teams.Flexible around events and happy to earn through overtime.
If you're a serious events chef ready for more responsibility, this offers premium food, brilliant events and the potential to earn £51,000-£58,000+ with paid overtime.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 Location: London Focus: 70% Food Development & R&D | 30% EventsLove creating food as much as cooking it?I'm recruiting a Food Development Chef for a premium London events business, taking the lead on new dishes, menus and culinary concepts across the operation.This is a genuinely creative role, but it's not development for development's sake. You'll take ideas from initial concept and tasting through to costing, specification, training and live delivery – creating food that looks incredible, tastes brilliant and actually works at event scale.Salary & Benefits
£55,000-£60,000 salary70% development and R&D focusedAround 30% live events and deliveryCompany pensionHoliday allowanceStaff mealsTraining and developmentExcellent long-term progression
The Operation
Premium London events and catering.Luxury private and corporate events.Canapés, bowl food and sharing menus.Fine dining, buffets and bespoke menus.Client tastings and venue-specific concepts.High-volume production alongside premium presentation.
The Role
Lead food development and R&D across the business.Create new dishes, menus and event concepts.Respond creatively to client briefs and seasonal trends.Run tastings and develop ideas around client feedback.Test, cost and document new recipes.Develop plating and production specifications.Ensure dishes are commercially viable and scalable.Train chefs to deliver new menus consistently.Stay hands-on with live events around 30% of the time.
About You
Development Chef, Innovation Chef, Executive Chef or senior events chef.Premium events, luxury hospitality, banqueting or food development background.Strong menu and recipe development experience.Confident with food costing, GP and ingredient sourcing.Understands high-volume production without compromising quality.Creative, curious and genuinely excited by food.Commercially minded and highly organised.
We're looking for someone who can create an incredible canapé for 10 people - and understand exactly how to make it work just as brilliantly when you need 1,000 of them.If you want a role where food development genuinely is the job, rather than something squeezed in around running service, this is a fantastic opportunity.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com....Read more...
Job title: Senior Sous Chef – 4* hotelLocation: Amsterdam, NetherlandsSalary: €3500 - €3800 gross per monthStart date: ASAPWe are seeking an experienced and passionate culinary leader to take on a key role in one of our client's distinguished kitchen operations. Reporting to senior culinary management, the successful candidate will combine outstanding cooking craft with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire a professional kitchen team. This is a hands-on leadership position in which you will personally demonstrate your culinary expertise while guiding day-to-day operations across every food production area of the property — from the restaurant and bar/lounge to banqueting, in-room dining, and the employee cafeteria — while playing a central role in driving continuous improvement in guest and team satisfaction, maximizing financial performance, and guaranteeing that every dish leaving the kitchen meets the highest possible standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.Key Responsibilities
Operational leadership: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping into any position confidently when needed and identifying the right people to fill gaps.Team development: Guide and mentor a team of culinary professionals — setting performance standards, coaching individuals, and building the next generation of talent in your section.Quality and standards: Monitor raw and cooked product quality, drive menu development input, oversee food presentation, and ensure full compliance with food handling, sanitation, and storage (FIFO) standards.Financial acumen: Contribute to the budgeting process, manage controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, and equipment, and champion sound business decision-making across the operation.Guest experience: Interact with guests to gather feedback, handle complaints with confidence, and empower your team to deliver service that goes above and beyond expectations.People management: Administer performance reviews and progressive discipline procedures fairly, use an "open door" approach to address team concerns, and foster a culture of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration.
Key Requirements
Leads by example — confident, credible, and respected by both their team and their guests, with a global mindset, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a track record of solving complex operational problems calmly and decisively.Education and experience — one of the following:
High school diploma or GED plus 6 years of experience in culinary, food & beverage, or a related professional area; orA 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related major, plus 4 years of professional experience.
Proven expertise across the full spectrum of kitchen craft: cooking techniques, food production and presentation, storage and rotation, sanitation and hygiene, kitchen maintenance, tools and equipment, and purchasing/materials management.Basic computer literacy, numerical reasoning, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
Job title: Senior Sous Chef – 4* hotelLocation: Amsterdam, NetherlandsSalary: €3500 - €3800 gross per monthStart date: ASAPShould your profile and experience match the above requirements, please send your application to luizas@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
