LELY exudes energy! Besides delicious dishes and an extensive drinks menu, there's a good chance you'll meet new people with us. Our doors are open to everyone from early in the morning until late at night, which is why we have a carefully curated menu ready for every time of the day. The kitchen team works creatively with delicious fresh ingredients, so even the classics are transformed into a surprising masterpiece on your plate.

We are looking for a chef who has an affinity for further developing the organisation and the menu, is creative and not afraid to bring crazy products from different continents onto a plate and, above all, is a huge team player! Together with the current team, you will be responsible for developing the menu, managing the numbers and the daily operation.

The role;

• Leading and directing your team, you are a true team player;

• Creating & designing the quarterly changing menu;

• Working closely with manager(s) on the shop floor;

• (Final) responsibility for the quality and consistency of the kitchen;

• Keeping track of purchasing and stock in the kitchen;

• Receiving and checking orders;

• Ultimately responsible for keeping the work environment clean;

• Responsibility for identifying peculiarities and defects in the work environment;

• Cost-conscious, effective and efficient work;

• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations;

• Responsible for HACCP.

Who are you?

• Proven management experience in the kitchen, at least 2 years;

• Full-time available (4-day working week negotiable);

• Affinity with world cuisine, creative mindset;

• Responds to trends in the current market;

• Good communication skills;

• You have a love for hospitality;

• Positive attitude & you ensure a pleasant working atmosphere;

• SVH diploma;

• Being a teacher is a plus, otherwise the desire to become a teacher.

What do we offer?

• An incredibly friendly team

• Lots of variety in your work

• Room for own input and creativity

• Participation in our unique development and training programme

• Delicious staff meals and drinks

• A good salary, above the hospitality collective agreement

• 8% holiday pay

• Use of the many benefits of our Benefits programme, with discounts at e.g. Classpass, EQUAL Yoga, our own businesses, Tromp cheese shop and more.

• Growth opportunities within a group of 8 hospitality businesses