Chef-Practical Facilitator

Would you like to make a substantial contribution to both the quality of education in the Northern Netherlands and the social mission of higher professional education? Are you the link between education and the professional field?

What will you do?

The Role
As a Chef Practical Facilitator, you will:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a dynamic, commercial restaurant environment.
• Coach and mentor hospitality students through all aspects of kitchen service.
• Guide students in mise en place, food safety, service execution, and various orders.
• Support students in developing leadership, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Collaborate with other facilitators and the Head of Food & Beverage to maintain high culinary standards.
• Collaborate with Wanee team to shape the ongoing brand and concept of restaurant
• Integrate practical assignments and real-world learning into daily operations.
• Embrace digital tools and contribute to improving systems and workflows.

Where will you be working
Restaurant Wannee, part of the Notiz Hotel Group, offers a distinctive dining experience rooted in sustainability, transparency, and creativity. Proudly rated the number one restaurant in Leeuwarden, we combine excellence with innovation in every aspect of our service.

Our dishes are seasonal, locally sourced, and globally inspired, and are thoughtfully prepared and served by students who are training to become the next generation of hospitality professionals.

As a seven-day operation, we provide a full-service hospitality experience, including a restaurant, lobby, bar, conference facilities, and comprehensive food and beverage services for Notiz Hotel.

Working hours align with the restaurant’s operational schedule. You will work five days per week, which may include weekends depending on your shift. Shifts typically fall between 05:00 and 23:30. Flexibility is essential, as working hours may vary during peak periods, school holidays, special events, and public holidays.

What is required

• BA or MA
• Several years of professional kitchen experience, including team leadership (e.g., Chef or Sous Chef).
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, menu development, inventory, and cost control.
• A passion for teaching and a natural ability to coach and inspire others.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Cambridge B2 or higher).
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Comfort with digital systems and a willingness to embrace new technology.
• A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to innovate and improve efficiency.
• A relevant culinary qualification (MBO/HBO or higher).
• A teaching certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Nice to have: interest or experience in sustainability, fermentation and circular cuisine concepts.

Do you possess the following competencies?
For this role, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies. These will form the basis for screening and assessment. Applicants will be asked to briefly motivate their experience in each area:

• Coaching & Developing Others – You have a natural ability to guide, motivate, and develop students, creating a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Leadership – You take ownership in the kitchen, lead by example, and are able to direct both students and team members in a dynamic service setting.
• Planning & Organization – You can effectively structure kitchen operations, manage time, and maintain oversight in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer
A meaningful job! Working at NHL Stenden means working in a challenging environment where you can mean something to students, society and your colleagues. We also offer very attractive employment conditions. In addition to the Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education we have a number of terms and conditions unique to NHL Stenden. Conditions that are just that little bit different. You can read more about this on our website: The strength of our 8 conditions | NHL Stenden.

Additionally:

• Depending on your knowledge and experience, the salary is between €3.064,08 and €4.595,29 gross per month for a full-time job based on scale 7-8 of the compensation and benefits of, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• The initial term of your employment contract will be one year, with an expectation of renewal.
• Your normal place of work is in Leeuwarden, but you must be willing to travel if the job requires it.

The strength of NHL Stenden
Our university of applied sciences is solidly embedded in the region and cultivates a global network approach. At our branches and in our worldwide partner network, we are constantly looking for innovative methods and ways to connect the professional field, education and research. Students, lecturers and researchers work in small teams on real-life issues and test their innovative ideas in a practical environment. Our education reflects current developments in the professional field. Regional, national and international.

For the future, we need enterprising and inventive professionals who can transform their knowledge into innovative solutions. Who apply a smart vision to look beyond their field of study and who are not afraid to take action.

That is NHL Stenden's strength: in a world that is changing increasingly rapidly, our people make the impossible possible.

The procedure
Interested? Submit your motivation letter and CV (in a single document) via the application button addressed to Veronica Mal, mentioning the vacancy number 3736 NHG in the subject line.

You can apply until April 20, 2026. We will inform you within 2 weeks after the closing date if we wish to proceed with your application. The interviews are scheduled for April 22. For any content-related questions about the role, you can contact Veronica Mal, team leader/Head of Food & Beverage at veronica.mal@nhlstenden.com.

In addition to the usual selection process, your application letter and CV may also be shared with the Knowledge Safety Coordinator of NHL Stenden. As part of Knowledge Safety, an additional interview or Knowledge Safety screening may take place to ensure that sensitive information remains protected and that the knowledge shared within our organization contributes to society in a responsible manner.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In the case of equal suitability, preference will be given to an internal candidate

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