Head Chef (FT) - Papa's Beach House

Hey Chef! Do you want to work for a cool growing hospitality brand with more than 50 years of Hospitality experience?

Papa's Beach House in Hoofddorp, located in the Haarlemmermeersebos with a beautiful view over the water, is looking for a new Head Chef. This location accommodates +/- 200 a la carte guests and also hosts events for up to 450 people with food festivals, intimate sitting down dinners, and BBQs.

PAPA’S BEACH HOUSE & PAPA’S LOFT HOUSE

Papa’s is a proven concept since 1989, with the first location in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp by a beautiful lake. Now Papa's Loft House is open with a rooftop terrace, located in THE business center of Amsterdam. Our products are pure, fresh, and local. This is a place that is great now, would have been great 20 years ago, and will be just as great for the next 20 years. A place we are proud of and where everyone is welcome to enjoy “your home away from home”. Take a look at our menu here!

In addition, Papa’s Beach House also hosts the coolest events, from food festivals, BBQs, Sitting Down dinners to intimate weddings.

A DAY IN THE LIFE…

• As Head Chef, you are responsible for the kitchen of Papa’s Beach House. You lead a team of +/- 10 employees.

• You are responsible for the operational management of the kitchen on topics such as: staffing, team structure, control over procurement, HACCP, recipes, menu compositions, and inventory management;

• You are accountable to the Manager of Papa’s Beach House and work closely with the Head Chef of Papa's Loft House to ensure that the operation maximally contributes to the product and guest experience;

• In addition, you may be asked by the Operational Manager of the location to maintain contacts with suppliers and advise on contract management.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

For the role of Head Chef, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can cook well, but also understands what managing their own work and the team entails. It is a versatile role. We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety in this work; from serving a BBQ or sitting down dinner, together with a full restaurant, to engaging with candidates for the team or brainstorming new food concepts.

MUST HAVES

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a sous chef

• Knowledge: product knowledge, hygiene and HACCP regulations, cooking techniques, purchase prices, and general market developments;

• Competencies: Your time is valuable, so it's nice if you know where the priorities lie.

• “Can do” mentality.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• A one-year contract with a one-month trial period.

• Salary based on skills and experience (classification according to job scale 9 of the hospitality collective labor agreement) with room for growth.

• Participation in a bonus scheme, where you can earn up to 12% of your annual salary!

• Free overnight stay 4 times a year at our Element Amsterdam Hotel!

• Once a month you will be offered a lunch or dinner with friends or family in one of our restaurants!

• You can park for free in the parking lot.

• Travel allowance of 0.23 cents per kilometer.

• Discount on stays and F&B at over 7,000 Marriott hotels

• 20% employee discount within Clay Hospitality

• Possibility to lease a bike via Lease a Bike

• Pension scheme via PH&C

• Overtime can be used for time off in lieu, but we prefer to keep track of the hours accurately and anticipate in time. In the winter months, we usually work 4 days.

• Part of a growing hospitality company with unique locations and concepts.

• Activities with the team, such as workshops, workouts, BBQs, and a sports tournament

• Courses and training, including Marriott training.

• Especially for our kitchen heroes: Culinary Calendar! As Head Chef, you bring experience to Papa’s kitchen, but we will continue to invest in you to expand your knowledge! We have a culinary calendar offering activities for kitchen team members throughout the year. Think of workshops, courses, visits to fairs, and behind-the-scenes tours at the fish and meat suppliers.

CLAY HOSPITALITY

Element and Papa’s are part of Clay Hospitality. Clay Hospitality is a hospitality & lifestyle brand focused on developing and managing brands that inspire you to enjoy life sustainably. By bringing together a great team of like-minded souls who share the same values, dreams, and passion, we aim to offer our guests unique experiences. We are extremely proud to provide great atmospheres and good vibes. Join us on our adventure!