Chef-kok Tech

Your workplace

Welcome to this American internet company that operates internationally and is known for platforms like YouTube and Gmail. This corporate catering location in Amsterdam is situated in a beautiful office building on the Zuidas (a 5-minute walk from Zuid station) and offers panoramic views of the entire city. The facility spans 8 floors, with each floor featuring a pantry. On the 16th floor, our 300 guests can enjoy a delightful breakfast or lunch at The Flying Dutchman. In addition to great food and stunning views from the office, we also host various events. The company restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 16:30. Beyond delicious meals and the scenic office view, we also cater to events occurring between 07:00 and 22:00 hours.

Team

With an international team of 16 colleagues, English is the lingua franca. On board are a General Manager, an Assistant Manager, a Floor Manager, baristas who turn your coffee into works of art, catering staff who can do far more than just make sandwiches, a kitchen team that cooks like stars, and a banqueting team that turns every event into a celebration.

Your job

As a Head chef at this tech location, you literally and figuratively showcase your recipe. We work with a food concept, which means you operate within set frameworks but also have the freedom to present your own creations. Every day, you challenge yourself to offer guests variety through creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of different cuisines. You stay sharp when it comes to the quality of the dishes leaving the kitchen.

You’re also responsible for the administrative side of the kitchen. This includes ensuring HACCP compliance, placing orders on time, and accurately mapping allergens.

Because you work as a Head chef in corporate catering, you know better than anyone what your guests want to see on the menu. You speak with them, see them, and hear them! As a Head chef, you work closely with management to develop new culinary concepts and continuously improve the guest experience. Your creativity, leadership skills, and passion for cooking ensure our kitchen consistently performs at a high level.

Your ingredients

The kitchen is your domain. Over the past few years, you’ve grown into a fully-fledged chef and have demonstrated this in at least 3 years of;

You know how to lead your team in a coaching manner—because true progress only happens together;

Regulations regarding HACCP, occupational health, and safety hold no secrets for you;

You know how to get things done. By this, we mean you keep up the pace during busy times while consistently maintaining high quality;

With your creativity, you continuously surprise both the guests and yourself;

You are able to provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) upon request.

Questions about this vacancy?

Recruitment is happy to assist you!

Rick Reinders

Recruitment Business Partner
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Job conditions

This is how Vermaat helps you to grow!

A world of opportunities

Plenty of choices in workplaces, positions, and roles that fit your wishes and talents; no matter what stage of your career or personal situation you’re in.

Customized development

We prioritize personal growth and development. Our academy provides a range of talent programs, training sessions, and courses to support you.

Space to be and express yourself 

An open work environment where you feel at home. With trust, appreciation, and space for your ideas. Your contribution is invaluable.

About Vermaat

Started in 1978 as a delicatessen shop. Now grown into the specialist in customized hospitality and one of the largest hospitality employers in the Netherlands, with 500+ locations nationwide.

Our hospitality is almost always housed under someone else’s roof: within various companies, at airports, museums, hospitals, zoos, and much more.

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