Head Chef Fenix (via Vermaat)

Your workplace

Fenix is the new museum of migration in Rotterdam. Artists, photographers, chefs, and other creative makers share stories that transcend borders. Located on a historic site of departure and arrival—where millions of Europeans once set off and people from around the world arrived—Fenix shows that migration is timeless and always deeply personal.

In this museum where art, stories, and flavors converge, hospitality plays a vital role. Fenix offers a range of culinary concepts, each with its own narrative. There’s O Anatolian Café & Bakery, developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Maksut Aşkar, where the Anatolian kitchen and artisanal breads made from ancient grains take center stage. On the corner of the building, you’ll find Gelateria Granucci, serving Italian gelato crafted from traditional family recipes. There’s also an espresso bar overlooking the Maas River, and a Kitchen on the Square, where Rotterdam-based chefs and communities showcase global flavors.

At Fenix, you work in a diverse and passionate team where culture, migration, and hospitality come together. Together, you translate stories from around the world into unique culinary and hospitable experiences. Your team is made up of people with different talents, all contributing to Fenix’s mission and Vermaat’s high standards.

Your position

As a Head chef at Fenix, Rotterdam, you are responsible for the culinary leadership of the kitchen. You lead the kitchen team, ensuring the development and preparation of high-quality dishes that meet our standards. You oversee the quality, presentation, and taste of every dish leaving the kitchen, maintaining an efficient and organized work environment.

You are responsible for menu creation, ingredient sourcing, and managing food costs. Additionally, you ensure that hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen are strictly followed. You inspire and motivate the team to consistently deliver quality, no matter the pressure or circumstances.

As head chef, you work closely with management to develop new culinary concepts and continually enhance the guest experience. Your creativity, leadership skills, and passion for cooking keep our kitchen performing at a high level.

Your ingredients

• You have completed a culinary education at the vocational (MBO) level, with at least three years of kitchen experience.
• You have experience leading a kitchen team.
• You possess strong knowledge of allergies, dietary preferences, food trends, and preparation times, and you know how to apply this knowledge effectively in practice.
• You are familiar with regulations related to HACCP, occupational health (Arbo), and safety.
• You keep up with developments in the world of food and drink and are eager to bring these innovations into your kitchen.

Interested in applying?

You can apply via this website.