Independent chef

About us

The Dutch National Opera & Ballet is one of the largest cultural organizations in the Netherlands and is located in the heart of Amsterdam. That’s where the magic happens on stage. With over 600 colleagues from 30 different countries, we work together every day to create spectacular opera and ballet productions. Every detail counts, which is why we value craftsmanship in every part of our organization. Our mission is to enrich the lives of as many people as possible with the wonder, beauty, and meaning of opera and ballet. Would you like to contribute to this?

About the role

The Dutch National Opera & Ballet has a recently renovated staff lounge (a 200-seat cafeteria) featuring a new food and beverage concept where hot and cold meals, salads, soups, cakes, and other items are prepared and served daily for staff and guests. In our food service concept, key pillars include preparing healthy dishes in-house, serving more vegetables than meat, speed, and affordable products.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and producing hot and cold dishes, maintaining the mise en place, plating the dishes, checking quality and presentation, and ensuring that dishes are served according to schedule. You will also share responsibility for ordering supplies from vendors and collaborate with the chef on developing new dishes. In addition, you will always ensure a tidy and clean workspace; therefore, it is important that you have knowledge of HACCP.

About you

You have several years of experience working independently as a chef in restaurants or corporate catering. You enjoy working with fresh produce and ingredients and turning them into delicious meals. In terms of challenges, you’re looking for restaurant-level work, but at the same time, you value stability, structure, and “normal” working hours. Finally, you’re someone who enjoys a good laugh, sees the bright side of life, and can step up when needed.

The Dutch National Opera & Ballet embraces diversity and inclusion. Job openings are open to everyone. Even if you don’t fully meet the job requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.

What we offer

• Working in a new kitchen with modern equipment, friendly coworkers, and wonderful guests.
• Your work schedule will be provided 4 weeks in advance, and you’ll have a say in it.
• Workdays usually start at 10:00 a.m., and the last shifts typically end no later than 8:00 p.m.
• You have at least one weekend off every four weeks.
• A one-year contract, with the goal of establishing a long-term partnership;
• The salary for this position ranges from a minimum of €2,535.76 to a maximum of €3,476.52 per month, based on full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience. This amount includes an irregular hours allowance;
• 8% vacation pay, paid out in May;
• 35 days of leave for full-time employment;
• A good pension plan;
• Invitations to the dress rehearsals of our performances and an attractive ticket pricing scheme for opera and ballet;
• Education and training opportunities;
• A contribution toward a gym membership;
• A contribution toward travel expenses;
• A supplemental insurance plan;

Apply

Interested? Apply by June 20 using the "Apply" button on our website.

Contact

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email Bas Schotsman, Hospitality Manager, at b.schotsman@operaballet.nl. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Maaike Postma, HR Advisor, at m.postma@operaballet.nl