Production Manager Restaurants

As Head Chef of the production kitchen, you are responsible for the daily management of everything going to 5 Seafood Bar restaurants and House of Noa (Japanese cuisine). You ensure that everything is ready before service, every single day. You translate the needs of different locations into an efficient and well-organized workflow.

You work day shifts (Monday to Saturday) from approximately 07:00 / 08:00 to 15:00. You lead a team of around 4–6 employees and are responsible for clear planning, consistent quality, and a streamlined workflow. You monitor processes, costs, and timing, ensuring that daily output matches the demand from the restaurants.

You work closely with the Head Chefs at each location, aligning volumes and priorities. You also keep visibility on what happens on the floor and adjust where necessary. Additionally, you visit locations from time to time to identify improvements.

take the next step in your career and elevate the culinary experience in Amsterdam? Check out our Head Chef vacancy now!

What we offer with a full-time job:

Salary: Between €3000 and €4000 per month
Tips: Yearly bonus based on KPI’s
Travel allowance: From 10km up to €275 per month
Holiday pay: 8%
Vacation days: 26 per year

Ready to join our team?
Let us know, and you might soon be working in one of the most exciting restaurants in Amsterdam! 🦞

Your responsibilities:

• Setting up the production kitchen in collaboration with owners and the Executive Chef

• Organizing and managing daily production

• Creating schedules and planning

• Ensuring quality, hygiene, and HACCP processes

• Coordinating production and deliveries per location

• Managing food cost, waste, and efficiency

• Optimizing processes and workflows
  

You will also occasionally be present on location to stay connected with operations and continuously improve.

In short: you are responsible for an efficient, predictable, and high-quality production kitchen that supports multiple restaurants.

Who are you?

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a kitchen management position.

• You’re available to work 40 hours a week.

• You’re willing to work both weekdays and weekends.

• You speak and write Dutch or English.

• You’re familiar with hygiene and food safety regulations (HACCP).

• You have a passion for seafood and knowledge of this product.

• You’re stress-resistant and a team player.

• You have strong communication skills.

• You live in Amsterdam or the surrounding area.

Working at The Seafood Bar means not only a great job but also some excellent benefits.

What else does working at The Seafood Bar offer?

• Discounts: 20% off in all our restaurants

• Great team: Work with enthusiastic colleagues in a fun environment

• Training opportunities: Internal and external courses to help you develop

• Social events: Fun get-togethers and (sporty) outings

We are The Seafood Bar:

In 2012, we opened our first restaurant. Since then, we have grown into a fast-growing company with six popular and modern locations across Amsterdam, Utrecht, London and now even Curaçao. Every day, we proudly serve high-quality, sustainable and creative dishes.

In addition to lunch and dinner, you can now also visit our exclusive speakeasy bar, Zum Barbarossa. Here, we serve delicious cocktails and bites. On weekends, a DJ sets the mood and the bar comes alive with music and dancing.

Our ambitions are big. Every day, we strive to achieve the best possible results, both for our guests and for our valued colleagues – now numbering over 300. As a family-owned business, we are proud of the culture we have built together. Behind the scenes, our head office team, including Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Technical Services and HR, works closely together to make sure everything runs smoothly across our restaurants.

As a new team member, you will join an enthusiastic and informal team where collaboration and personal development are highly valued.

Will you become the newest member of our Seafood Family?

Do you have any questions?
Write us an email at recruitment@theseafoodbar.nl! 🦞🐠🍾