Head Chef

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to run our in‑house kitchen at Aikido Security in Ghent. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, high‑quality meals for roughly 70 employees each weekday, scaling up to 120 on peak days, while supporting internal events and special dietary requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Cook lunch daily for 70‑120 staff members, ensuring consistency and taste.
• Design a rotating weekly menu that includes a warm main, vegetarian/vegan option, salad bar, soup, dessert and snacks.
• Source seasonal, local ingredients and manage supplier relationships.
• Control food costs and waste, targeting a 30‑35 % food‑cost ratio.
• Maintain full HACCP compliance, including logs, allergen matrix and FAVV readiness.
• Accommodate special diets such as vegan, halal, gluten‑free and allergy‑free meals.
• Cater internal events like board meetings, product launches and team kick‑offs.
• Communicate the weekly menu to the team in both Dutch and English.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Proven ability to plan and execute meals at scale.
• Hands‑on experience with HACCP‑certified food safety practices.
• Fluent in Dutch and comfortable working in English.
• Based in Ghent and able to work on‑site.

Required skills

• HACCP compliance
• Food safety management
• Menu planning and recipe development
• Culinary arts expertise

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent contract with competitive tech‑industry salary and equity.
• Short decision lines, high ownership and fast‑moving environment.
• Flexible working hours and a values‑driven, informal culture.