Head Chef

Restaurant Rust Wat in Blaricum is embarking on a new culinary chapter under the leadership of renowned top chef Sidney Schutte.
We are proud to soon introduce an entirely new concept: a French brasserie style, where simplicity, flavor, and hospitality take center stage. Familiar and accessible to everyone.
We're creating a place where guests feel at home — not fine dining with stars, but crafted with skill and love for the product.

To strengthen our team, we're looking for enthusiastic kitchen colleagues who want to join us on this culinary journey!
Do you have the vision, craftsmanship, and leadership to inspire a kitchen team and establish a top-level brasserie?

Apply now as Head Chef!

Your kitchen. Your team. Your signature.
As Head Chef of Rust Wat, you’ll lead the kitchen team alongside Sidney Schutte to create a culinary experience unlike anything else in 't Gooi. No unnecessary frills — just pure flavor, craftsmanship, respect for the classics, and modern finesse.
You’re not just a master in the kitchen, but a natural leader who knows how to motivate, develop, and unite a team.

Together with Sidney, you’ll craft a recognizable and accessible menu in the French brasserie style. You’ll have the freedom to weave your own vision with his top-level background. You’ll build structure, guard quality, maintain calm during the rush — and ensure that every plate embodies what Rust Wat stands for: authentic, pure, and thoughtfully delicious.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the kitchen team from A to Z: operationally, creatively, and organizationally

• Develop a seasonal menu that honors and surprises with French brasserie cuisine

• Recruit, train, and coach staff, interns, and apprentices

• Ensure quality, hygiene, safety, and a calm atmosphere in the kitchen

• Oversee mise en place, inventory, cost control, and purchasing

• Actively contribute to the success of Rust Wat within the region and beyond

• Collaborate with Sidney Schutte on both conceptual and culinary levels

What we're looking for:

• A chef with experience in similar leadership roles within the (high-end) hospitality sector

• Someone who loves classic flavors but dares to innovate

• A team player with a clear vision and the ability to inspire others

• Strong planning skills, able to keep an overview and remain calm under pressure

• A passion for quality, craftsmanship, and constant improvement

• A love for honest ingredients, local suppliers, and seasonal influences

What we offer:

• A key position in a unique new brasserie under the guidance of Sidney Schutte

• Full creative and organizational responsibility in the kitchen

• A professional organization with the warmth of a family-run business

• Competitive salary based on your experience and responsibilities

• 20% staff discount at all our hospitality locations

• Development opportunities through training, coaching, and career growth within Axivate Horeca

• Pension plan via PHenC

• A close-knit team, fun get-togethers — and… free padel at PEAKZ!