A rare opportunity to lead the kitchen of Australia's only Dutch restaurant. This is not your average, generic kitchen role! This is an opportunity to showcase your experience with Dutch or Northwestern European cuisine.

Highly Regarded Experience & Skills - Read Before Applying:
✅ 5+ years in a leadership role in a high-quality kitchen
✅ Strong experience in Dutch or Northwestern European cuisine (Belgian, German, Scandinavian, Polish, or Northern French)
✅ Dutch chefs & language skills highly regarded
✅ Strong leadership, training, and organizational skills
✅ Experience managing stock, suppliers, and costs
✅ Passion for European gastronomy and culture

These attributes are highly valued, but we encourage skilled chefs from diverse backgrounds to apply if they bring something special to the role.

About the Role:

As the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you will:
🔹 Lead a dedicated team, training and mentoring kitchen staff
🔹 Oversee food preparation, ensuring authentic, high-quality dishes
🔹 Collaborate with ownership to refine and evolve the menu
🔹 Manage supplier relationships, stock control, and food safety compliance
🔹 Bring passion and authenticity to a venue celebrating Dutch & Northwestern European flavours

Why Join?

✅ Competitive salary + tips + performance-based bonuses
✅ Opportunity to shape and influence a unique culinary experience
✅ Work with a supportive, close-knit team with a strong work-life balance
✅ Career progression in a growing venue
✅ Daily staff meals and access to high-quality European ingredients

Bonus Points If You:

🔸 Speak Dutch or have lived/worked in the Netherlands
🔸 Have experience creating seasonal menus and working with specialty in-house ingredients
🔸 Are excited to bring an authentic European culinary experience to Melbourne

How to Apply:

This is not a generic kitchen role-tell us why you're the right fit! Share your experience with Dutch or Northwestern European cuisine and what excites you about this opportunity.

👉 Click Apply Now and introduce yourself!