Head Chef - Soho House Amsterdam

About us ... 

Soho House Amsterdam is part of a global community for creative people, offering a welcoming space to work, relax, and connect. Recently awarded a Michelin Key, our House is recognised for its exceptional comfort and design. Join our team and help deliver thoughtful, high-quality experiences for our members and guests.

The role ... 

As the Head Chef at Soho House Amsterdam you will have detailed knowledge of the Soho House Group and its concept. You have a professional approach towards our Managers, employees and guests. You have a ‘hands-on’ approach, keep up to date with food/dining trends throughout the World and ensure that the entire kitchen brigade consistently display a ‘can do’ attitude and ‘yes yes yes’ mentality in alignment with The Soho WAY. 

Main Responsabilities ... 

• Manage & Lead the Club Kitchen Team 
• Ensure all menus are seasonal, using the finest ingredients working within the brief for Soho House Amsterdam 
• Prepare and monitor rotas for the kitchen staff and reduce unnecessary overtime – work efficiently 
• Introduce a recipe / dish bible that the brigade can work with attention to detail at the heart of all presentations 
• Source all seasonal ingredients through building and maintaining working relationships with local suppliers to ensure the best quality of produce 
• Receipt, safe storage, control and monitoring of stock/produce 
• Attend all menu tastings  
• Ensure a creative approach to menu compilation 
• Ensure that all front of house employees are fully conversant with all menu items 
• Ensure that the Food Alert Manuals are a working document and kept up to date 
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly administration is to company standards and meets set deadlines 
• Pro-active in problem solving (bring solutions not problems to upper management) 
• Contact person for all managers and kitchen staff for any requests and problems and being responsible to solve problems 
• Ensure employee compliance with company standards and policies and external regulations.  
• Assign and ensure work tasks are completed on time and that they meet appropriate quality standards 
• Ensures the maintenance and cleaning of all kitchen and stewarding related equipment to the highest level. Reports defects/issues in a timely manner to GM and Maintenance 
• Maintain the highest level of appearance at all times  

What is our ideal profile ... 

• Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business 
• Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity food and preparation
• Genuine passion for food and guest satisfaction 
• Have time management, organisation and admin skills
• Resilient and capable of managing stressful situations
• Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent written and communication skills in English

Benefits 

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Competitive compensation package 
• 30% ruling 
• Fully covered travel allowance > 7.5km 
• All House Membership 
• Partnership discounts (Go-Vital, One Fit, Swapfiets and many more)
• One paid moving day per year
• Two paid volunteering days per year