Independent chef

Are you someone who cooks with passion and do you get energy from providing the ultimate experience to your guests? Are you ready for a challenge where no day is the same? And would you like to work at a fantastic hotel that has ambitious plans and a bright future? Then look no further! At Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven we have a position available as an independent chef.

What can a working day bring you?

As independent chef, you are partly responsible for the daily operations and progress in the kitchen. In addition, you are partly responsible for supervising the (professional) preparation of dishes according to our recipes. You provide input and are creative with regard to the composition and changes of menus, recipes and methods. All this on the instructions of the Head chef. You ensure a tidy workplace and work according to HACCP. Are you looking for a fun job and do you like hard work in a motivated, versatile and fun team? Then this position is for you!

What qualities and experiences make us happy?

• You are a certified independent chef (level 3) or you have recent, demonstrable, multi-year experience in restaurants and hotels at a higher level;

• You are available for a longer period;

• You are culinary curious;

• You are a real go-getter;

• You can handle stress well;

• You are representative, hospitable and service-oriented;

• A team player, but you can also work independently;

• Flexible (also during public holidays).

Working with us means working at the most hospitable hotel chain of the Netherlands*. Your positive attitude fits in perfectly with this. You are ambitious, you like to work hard and you want to work in a team.

Who are we?

Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven, a real family business with a rich history. It is a wonderful place to work. We hope that you will soon feel at home with us.

Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven is one of the largest conference & event hotels in the south of the Netherlands and is more than just a 4-star hotel. With our certificate of Yoin excellent meeting place, 040 congress & events belongs to the top of the Dutch market. Flexibility, creativity and service are of really important for us!

What do we offer you?

• An informal culture within a beautiful family business;

• A great team and the opportunity to work in a beautiful kitchen;

• Have a say in your days off;

• Free sports at our renovated Toucan Sportcenter;

• Staff discount on overnight stays at Van der Valk Hotels;

• Employee discount in our restaurants;

• Benefits at work – Discounts at various shops and companies;

• Possibility to participate in training courses at Van der Valk Opleidingen;

• Guidance in your development as a hotel professional with career opportunities;

• Salary in accordance with the Horeca Collective Labor Agreement.

* In April 2019 Van der Valk came in third for the Customer First Awards. This makes Van der Valk the third most customer-friendly company of the Netherlands, after De Efteling and Coolblue.