Head of Kitchen

New hotspot Jesús Malverde!

This Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar with a great interior and hidden terrace is located next to Central Station and is part of Hotel Not Hotel. Jesus serves the best tacos in Rotterdam using day fresh tortillas which are prepared according to authentic Mexican recipe. Besides that, this is the only place in Rotterdam where you can eat a real Taco Al Pastor. This is Mexico’s most famous and popular streetfood and therefore cannot be missed at Jesus. On every day of the week you can walk in for breakfast and a cup of coffee besides tacos and the best Mexican inspired cocktails. Besides serving hotel guests and locals, the restaurant is also suitable for events.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your main task is to prepare all dishes and ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly during dinner. The restaurant will mainly focus on serving the best Mexican taco, but you will also be able to create culinary delights and provide multiple courses or group menus on special evenings and during events. Towards the evening you ensure a perfect mise en place and in the afternoon you already prepare various products according to our own recipes. At the end of the night you clean and stock the kitchen to make sure your colleagues can start well prepared the next day.

TASKS

• Create a kitchen vision that is in line with Jesús Malverde’s vision
• Work in the kitchen and organize all related activities
• Optimize menus and working methods
• Supervise compliance with health and safety, HACCP and corporate identity
• Keep up with developments and trends in the market
• Ensure good communication between kitchen and restaurant
• Personnel and sous chef management and ensuring education, training and introduction of employees
• Draw up work schedules and arrange sufficient staffing
• Make optimum use of kitchen appliances

REQUIREMENTS

• You take an interest in Mexican cuisine.
• You have experience in the kitchen and would like to develop further.
• You have a fast work pace and can handle the pressure of a full restaurant.
• You are independent, but also a real team player.
• You are stress resistant.
• You are a perfectionist.
• You are flexible in terms of working hours and days.
• You have good communication skills in Dutch and/or English.
• You live in Rotterdam or its immediate vicinity.
• You have at least 1 years of experience as a Head Chef
• You have extensive knowledge of cooking techniques

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• Flexible and varied working hours.
• A challenging and independent position.
• A full-time or part-time contract.
• A competitive salary.
• You have extensive team management experience
• You enjoy your work and you’re as ambitious as us!
• Staff discount in our hotels, bars & restaurants.