Will you be our cook?

36 hours

Are you an Independent Working Chef with a passion for Middle Eastern and African cuisine and a heart for social missions? Would you like to help make our Triple A location a roaring success?

Then A Beautiful Mess is looking for you for our new, grand location on Oosterdokskade!

Are you ready to be part of something special and play a key role in our new location?

Leave your name, email address and phone number above and we will contact you as soon as possible to meet by phone. Also, if you have any questions, enter your name and email address and we’ll call you!

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Really, it’s that simple. Profile or resume will come later. See you soon!

Who we are.

We are a social enterprise where people with and without refugee backgrounds work together to prepare and serve delicious dishes.

Our new location on the Oosterdokskade offers breathtaking views of the IJ River and houses a restaurant, a separate kitchen for cooking workshops and an event space.

What will you do?

  • Responsible for mise en place and preparing dishes according to recipe.
  • Guarantee the quality of dishes for taste, freshness, appearance and temperature.
  • Actively contribute to the development of recipes and menus in line with our philosophy.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP rules and procedures within the kitchen.
  • Maintain effective and friendly communication with the ministry and contribute to smooth cooperation.

Who are we looking for?

  • Experience as an Independent Working Chef in a professional kitchen.
  • Affinity with the social purpose of a Beautiful Mess and a heart for diversity.
  • Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, HACCP rules and kitchen management.
  • Strong communication skills and a team player mentality.
  • Flexibility, creativity and a positive attitude.

What do we offer?

  • The opportunity to work in a unique, socially driven organization.
  • A workplace where you can contribute to social impact and personal growth.
  • A competitive salary and good fringe benefits.
  • An inspiring work environment with a diverse and inclusive team.