Head chef Adidas

Your workplace

Adidas is an international company with a focus on sports. At the headquarters in Amsterdam, there is a lavish self-service buffet offering a varied menu. We aim for a 50/50 balance between meat and vegetarian/vegan options. At the espresso bar, our 350 daily guests can enjoy delicious coffee, tea, fresh smoothies, and freshly baked goods. We also provide banqueting services throughout the day for the entire building, ranging from coffee and tea breaks to lunch, and even festive evening events with snacks and drinks. The location is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 17:30.

Your team

The Adidas team is a sporty group, and together we can be found weekly at the Adidas gym. We're a fun and dynamic team of 11 colleagues, led by Hospitality Manager Arjan.

Your job

As a Head chef at Adidas, Amsterdam, you literally and figuratively showcase your recipe. We work with a food concept, which means you work within set frameworks but also have the freedom to present your own recipes. Every day, you challenge yourself to offer guests variety with creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of different cuisines. You are constantly vigilant about the quality of the dishes leaving the kitchen. You are also responsible for the administrative part of the kitchen. This includes ensuring HACCP compliance, timely ordering, and accurately mapping allergens.

Because you work as a Head chef in corporate hospitality, you know better than anyone what your guests want to see on the menu. You speak, see, 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 qualities, and passion for cooking ensure that our kitchen always performs at a high level.

Your ingredients

  • You have a relevant completed bachelor’s degree (HHS or equivalent).
  • You have extensive experience (at least 5 years) in independently managing within the hospitality sector.
  • You possess strong management skills, excel in building partnerships, and have a project-oriented mindset.
  • Open, direct, and communicative are words that describe you well. You know how to motivate, inspire, and energize people.
  • Entrepreneurship is your key strength; you are passionate about your craft and an inspiring leader.
  • Demonstrable affinity with hospitality in high-traffic locations (such as managing one or more outlets) is a plus.
  • Thanks to your excellent relationship management skills, partnerships with clients run smoothly and become highly successful.

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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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