Head Chef

Are you ready to shake up the kitchen? Are you the chef who takes on the challenge of transforming the kitchen under your leadership and rolling up your sleeves to take the concept to the next level? Maybe you don't know TRIBE yet, but for the reopening we are looking for a passionate chef who will join us in introducing the new Accor brand in the bustling heart of The Hague. The current Mercure Den Haag Centraal will reopen in mid-autumn 2025 as TRIBE Den Haag Centraal!

TRIBE Den Haag Centraal is looking for a driven and creative Head Chef to elevate the culinary experience and lead a passionate kitchen team. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating amazing dishes inspired by the California Baja cuisine and igniting the passion for cooking in your team.

About TRIBE
Welcome to the TRIBE universe! Where style meets substance for today’s modern adventurers and design lovers. We are more than just a hotel; we are a global community driven by a passion for authenticity, aesthetics, and innovation. As the Head Chef at TRIBE Den Haag Centraal, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your vision to life in an environment that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship.

After the renovation, TRIBE Den Haag Centraal will be introduced as the second hotel in the Benelux. The hotel is located in the cultural heart of The Hague's city centre, the city of Peace and Justice. The location is just minutes from the main train station and 15 minutes from the beach. The hotel has 159 design rooms, 9 meeting rooms, a restaurant and bar overlooking the Spuiplein.

As a Chef, you will lead a small team of 4 employees and guide the team to reach their full potential. The kitchen at TRIBE Den Haag Centraal is inspired by the Cali Baja cuisine, with modern, flavorful, and surprising dishes that align with our brand’s style. Having experience in this cuisine is an advantage.

Your Key Missions:

·         Managing the kitchen and stewarding team, while also working alongside them to ensure the highest quality of dishes.

·         Coaching: Motivate and inspire your team on a daily basis. Coach and develop your team to achieve professional success through regular 1:1 meetings, evaluations, and training.

·         Responsible for the food across all F&B outlets, including breakfast, banqueting, and the restaurant.

·         Close collaboration with the F&B Manager; together you ensure efficient purchasing and guarantee a consistent guest experience. As the Head Chef, you create the menu and ensure we purchase the best products at the best price.

·         Additionally, you manage the operational processes of the department, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management, reporting any significant matters to the Operations Manager.

·         Menu engineering: We also expect our Head Chef to have excellent knowledge of menu engineering and food cost calculations, as well as being familiar with kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards.

What are we looking for?

·         Proven experience as a (junior) Sous Chef, preferably in the hospitality industry (a must).

·         Strong product knowledge of menu engineering and food cost calculations, as well as being familiar with kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards.

·         Leadership skills with a people-centric, entrepreneurial attitude.

·         Creative and innovative with a passion for cooking and creating new dishes.

·         Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, international environment.

·         Target start date is 1st of August 2025, but we are open to alternatives.

What do we offer?

·         A salary in scale 9 according to the Horeca CLA; based on experience.

·         25 vacation days based on a full-time (38-hour) working week;

·         A Heartist Carte Bienvenue from Accor, which gives you discounts on hotel stays and car rentals;

·         Extensive development and growth opportunities within Accor, with access to the Accor Academy and opportunities to grow (internationally) within TRIBE, Mercure, Novotel or one of the other hotels.

·         The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, international team in an innovative and stylish environment.

How to apply?

Have you become enthusiastic and do you see yourself as part of our Kitchen team in this transformation? Do you meet the profile and our criteria? Don't hesitate to present yourself to us! Send your CV and motivation to Chivato Manuputty, via the link below (click on the apply button). Do you want to know more about this job? sent a e-mail via chivato.manuputty@accor.com