Head Chef Ottolenghi

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Head Chef Ottolenghi

Since opening its
doors in Amsterdam, Ottolenghi has become a destination for vibrant,
ingredient-led dining inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean and Middle
East. Our focus is now on continuously refining the culinary experience
and delivering exceptional service that seamlessly combines the creativity
of Ottolenghi with the legendary hospitality standards of Mandarin Oriental.

As Head Chef, you will lead this journey, driving culinary excellence,
inspiring a talented team, and ensuring every guest experience is memorable,
innovative, and consistently exceptional.

As Head Chef, you will
be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the kitchen
  with passion, creativity, and precision.

• Recruit, train,
  motivation and performance manage all kitchen roles.

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  Participate in the refinement of our culinary concept.

• Have
  experience in leading a 100 seats restaurant.

• Have a HACCP
  Certification.

• Maintain seasonal menus with a bold,
  produce-driven approach and surprising flavour combinations.

• 
  

  Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in quality, presentation,
  and consistency.

• Mentor and develop your brigade, fostering
  a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• Work closely
  with front-of-house and management to deliver an unforgettable guest
  journey.

As Head Chef, we expect from you:

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  Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume,
  quality-led restaurant.

• A love for fresh, seasonal produce
  and the ability to transform it into memorable dishes.

• Strong
  leadership skills and a hands-on approach.

• The ability
  to balance creativity with operational and commercial awareness.

Our commitment to you:

• A salary in scale VIII of the Horeca
  CAO.

• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury,
  global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their
  career and are now leading their own teams and divisions.

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  Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff,
  with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your
  career.

• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across
  the Group.

• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented
  staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50% contribution
  to your pension fund.

• F&B Discount Card – discounts
  at restaurants at high-end hotels in Amsterdam.

• Discounted
  collective health insurance and weekly personal training sessions.

This is more than a job — it’s your stage to set a new culinary
benchmark in Amsterdam.

Apply through this website and let us know why
you are interested! We look forward to seeing your application. For any
questions, reach out to us via +31 (0)20-570 0043.

Please ensure eligibility to work in the Netherlands and secure housing
in Amsterdam prior to applying. Due to high application volume, we will respond
only to candidates meeting these criteria.

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