Job description
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is looking for an inspiring and visionary Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations and shape the next chapter of its dining experience.
As Executive Chef, you are responsible for ensuring exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency across all venues. You will lead a talented brigade, drive innovation through seasonal menus, and deliver unforgettable guest experiences in line with the Waldorf Astoria True Service philosophy.
 
This is a leadership role at the heart of the hotel, where you will not only oversee daily kitchen operations but also play a key role in developing people, elevating standards, and positioning the hotel at the forefront of Amsterdam's luxury dining scene.
 
Your responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a kitchen team across all venues
• Oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards in quality, presentation, and service
• Drive the creation of new menus and seasonal offerings
• Ensure efficient kitchen management including staffing, scheduling, and cost control
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Monitor performance, product quality, and operational flow, driving continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Food & Drink on strategy, budgeting, and concept development
• Oversee banqueting and special events, aligning offerings with guest expectations and budgets 

Job requirements
What we are looking for

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury or 5-star environment
• A strong culinary vision with a passion for innovation and high-end gastronomy
• An inspiring leader with the ability to develop and motivate large teams
• Commercially aware, with experience in cost control and budgeting
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest experience
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English 

Why join us
At Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, you will have the opportunity to lead one of the most prestigious culinary operations in the city. You will work with exceptional teams, assist in creating a new concept, and deliver experiences that leave a lasting impression on guests from around the world.

Organisation
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam opened its doors on May 1st 2014.Inspired by timeless Dutch history, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam brings the legendary Sincerely Elegant Service to a storied and unforgettable destination. Once wealthy patrician houses built during the Golden Age, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is situated on the Herengracht, enjoying a prime location in the city's most beautiful and oldest canal setting.
All 93 elegant spacious rooms and suites offer views over the Herengracht canal or the private courtyard garden, and feature a wealth of modern amenities and thoughtful touches to make the guest stay memorable.
Guests can dine in style in our sophisticated 2-Michelin star fine dining restaurant Spectrum, or in our Peacock Alley restaurant, where you can savour exquisite international cuisine.
The wonderful, luxurious and relaxing Guerlain Spa can be found on the ground floor. This is the first spa in collaboration with Guerlain in the Benelux region and receives yearly awards since its opening.
All these outlets and more are staffed with amazing people who are always looking for new vibrant minds to strengthen the team and together provide the Sincerely Elegant Service.

Offer
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