Cluster Executive Chef - Carstens & ARCA
We're looking for a Cluster Executive Chef to lead a diverse and high‑performing culinary operation across two prominent hotels. This role oversees a wide portfolio of outlets, including our two signature restaurants: Carstens Steakhouse, a Dutch‑inspired steakhouse, and ARCA, a modern Portuguese-Asian fusion concept created by Henrique Sá Pessoa (2 Michelin stars). You will also guide breakfast operations for both hotels, Meetings & Events catering, Caffé, in‑room dining, and several additional F&B venues across Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam and art'otel Amsterdam.
If you're a visionary chef who thrives in dynamic, upscale environments and loves blending innovation with operational excellence, this role is for you.
As a Cluster Executive Chef, you'll be committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive team-from kitchen to service. Sustainability guides everything we do: from our ingredients and suppliers to how we support and develop our people. Still interested? Great, keep reading then. What You'll do:- Develop, implement, and continuously refine menu concepts and culinary direction for two unique restaurant identities: Carstens and ARCA.
- Lead R&D, menu tastings, seasonal rollouts, and special culinary events.
- Ensure culinary concepts remain commercially viable, competitive, and aligned with brand positioning.
- Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations across both outlets, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with health & safety standards.
- Establish and maintain culinary SOPs, recipes, plating guides, and quality benchmarks.
- Drive efficiency through cost control of food, labor, and kitchen resources.
- Lead, inspire, and mentor kitchen teams across both venues.
- Coach team members through performance reviews and career development plans.
- Manage culinary budgeting, including food and labor costs.
- Monitor revenue performance and adjust menus and pricing accordingly.
- You have 5 to 7 years' experience as an Cluster Executive Chef in relevant restaurants or hotels.
- You have experience managing multiple outlets or complex culinary operations.
- You have a strong understanding of European culinary trends; experience with Dutch, Portuguese, or Asian cuisines is a plus.
- You speak fluent English; Dutch is a plus.
- You have experience managing key stakeholders-from suppliers and F&B leadership to cross‑department teams-ensuring smooth communication and operational alignment.
- You bring solid expertise in overseeing kitchen budgets, forecasting, and food‑cost management, consistently achieving financial targets.
- Birthday bonus of €250 (gross, paid in the month of your birthday)
- Competitive salary
- Tasty meal during shift
- Industry pension plan
- 25 days holiday
- 1 extra day off for your wellbeing
- Exciting job opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group across Europe
- Discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family & friends)
- 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
- Travel compensation (max €200 net pm based on full-time employment)
- Recommend a friend scheme (earn up to €750 for each friend who joins us)
- 8% holiday allowance (paid yearly in May)
- Flexible working policy (if applicable)
- Annual company parties and outings
- Exclusive discounts in the employee benefit store (www.personeelsvoordeelwinkel.nl)
- Discount on the collective health insurance from VGZ
- Departmental incentive schemes
- Great (online) Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career
- An advanced onboarding program
- Access to the hotel gym during low peak hours