The Keepers · Standplaats: Amsterdam · 1 mei 2026
Saturday night at Javaplein.
150 guests on the terrace, fully booked inside.
Orders keep coming in and your team looks to you for pace and direction.
This is your service.
About the venue
You’ll work in a characterful building in the Indische Buurt (Javaplein), with 80 seats inside and a terrace for up to 150 guests.
The venue runs all day: lunch, drinks, dinner, and on weekends evenings with DJs where the pace ramps up even more.
The menu is compact and focused (±15 lunch / ±15 dinner) with dishes like flatbreads, hummus, baba ganoush, chicken dishes, pastrami, and smash burgers.
High volume, constant pressure, and a kitchen that is always “on”.
The role
This is your kitchen within the framework of a larger hospitality group.
The foundation is there: guests, volume, and a team of 5 chefs (a mix of junior and experienced).
You bring structure, consistency, and a higher standard.
You lead the team during service, maintain oversight when the pace peaks, and ensure quality and speed come together on every plate.
You actively work in the kitchen and play a key role in how service runs.
What will you do?
• Lead and develop the kitchen team (5 chefs)
• Maintain pace and overview during busy services (inside + terrace + drinks)
• Improve quality, flavor, and presentation
• Work alongside the team and adjust directly during peak moments
• Develop the menu in collaboration with the executive/creative chef
• Bring structure to processes, planning, and workflows
• Responsible for purchasing and cost control
Who are you?
• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a high-volume venue
• You stay in control and keep overview under pressure
• You lead sharply and hold people accountable
• You’re used to combining speed with quality
• You work hands-on in the operation and take ownership
What do we offer?
• Salary between €4,000 and €4,250 gross per month
• Tips
• 25 vacation days per year
• 38 hours per week
• 5 working days (4 days negotiable)
• Work schedule in consultation
• Influence on the menu within the group’s framework
• A high-volume kitchen where your decisions are directly visible on the plate and within the team
Closing
You’ll work in a place that’s always busy, where the pace is high, and where your role has a direct impact on the kitchen’s level.
An environment with clear standards, strong energy, and a team that wants direction.
Ready to lead this kitchen when it matters most?
Apply and we’ll schedule a meeting quickly.
Contactdetails
Mathilde Adema
people@thekeepers.nl
076-700 2468 (WhatsApp)