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Head Chef COREcruitment <br> 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 <br> Job Title: Head chef - 5* hotel <br>Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands <br>Salary: A‚¬40,000 - A‚¬48,000 gross per year <br>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. <br>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. <br>Key Responsibilities <br>* Direct the complete establishment and launch of all hotel kitchen operations and dining outlets <br>* Create and execute a Mediterranean-focused menu that reflects a luxury hotel dining experience <br>* Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and service standards across breakfast, à la carte, and event catering <br>* Manage procurement, vendor relationships, inventory systems, and food cost optimization <br>* Enforce and uphold rigorous hygiene, HACCP, and food safety protocols <br>* Recruit, train, and manage the kitchen staff during the hotel's pre-opening phase <br>* Collaborate with Food & Beverage and senior management to deliver a flawless guest experience <br>* Champion menu innovation, seasonal refreshes, and culinary concept evolution <br>* Track kitchen performance metrics, staffing levels, and operational effectiveness <br>Candidate Profile <br>* Demonstrated experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in 4- or 5-star hotels or equivalent luxury hospitality settings <br>* Extensive expertise in Mediterranean cuisine; Spanish culinary backgroun...<br><br>