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CHEF COOK

As Head Chef, you are responsible for the daily culinary operations of the restaurant. You ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly, that the quality of the dishes is always high, and that the team is well managed. Menus and suppliers are arranged centrally, but you ensure that everything runs flawlessly in practice and that the execution is correct.

 

 

Kasteel Doenrade is part of ECLECT - a hospitality label that is building an eclectic mix of characterful boutique hotels.

Your working day

No two days are the same: one day you cook for the restaurant, the next day for an event. You will mainly be involved in:

  • Implementing and checking that work is carried out according to the centrally established SOPs and recipes;
  • Monitoring the taste, presentation and flavor of all dishes. You ensure that the dishes meet expectations, or are exceeded;
  • Carrying out and checking compliance with hygiene, safety and HACCP guidelines;
  • Leading, coaching and motivating the kitchen team with commitment and enthusiasm;
  • Ensuring efficient kitchen planning and staffing. Thanks to your clear instructions, everyone knows what is expected of him/her;
  • Managing inventory and preventing waste and shortages;
  • Identifying improvements in processes, efficiency and guest satisfaction.


Who you are

You keep the kitchen firmly on course: from quality to teamwork.

  • You prepare dishes according to fixed instructions and working methods. You ensure that taste, presentation and timing meet – and where possible exceed – expectations;
  • You work according to hygiene, safety and HACCP guidelines and ensure correct compliance within the team;
  • You divide the daily tasks and think ahead in mise en place and preparation;
  • You coach colleagues on technique, speed and quality;
  • You manage inventory together with the Head Chef and prevent waste and shortages;
  • You replace the Head Chef in their absence and safeguard the continuity and standard of the kitchen.
     

When you make the difference
 

  • You understand that quality in the kitchen directly contributes to the total guest experience. You work with care and passion;
  • You feel responsible for every dish that leaves the kitchen; the taste and presentation are right;
  • You lead and coach the kitchen team, clearly and with commitment;
  • You are professional and bring atmosphere and warmth to the team; 
  • You adapt easily when it suddenly gets busy or things go differently than planned;
  • You think creatively, see opportunities and come up with solutions;
  • You manage based on KPIs; you combine hospitality with results.
     

We offer you

You work varied hours and cook for different occasions. You work together with a committed team on location. You are supported centrally in the areas of: menu engineering, purchasing, F&B concept and overall hotel performance. 

Does this sound like something for you? Then we would love to get to know you! 

Salary and employment conditions

  • Salary according to the Hospitality CAO, appropriate to scale 7 and your experience | reference position: head chef |
    /// gross monthly salary 2,900.50 - 3,678.53 per month excl. holiday allowance;
  • Flexible working hours, available at least 1 day at the weekend and on public holidays;
  • Pension scheme;
  • 25 vacation days based on 38 hours;
  • Room to grow, learn and develop yourself within Kasteel Doenrade and the ECLECT hotels;
  • Extra nice: discount on overnight stays and food & beverages in all ECLECT hotels. 


 

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