d'Swarte Walvis

a job at D’swarte Walvis?

Whether you’re a seasoned chef craving a fresh challenge, a passionate cook ready to make your mark, or an enthusiastic team player eager to dive into the hospitality scene, we’ve got something special for you! Check out the job offer here. 

join our crew

Join us at the absolute hotspot of the Zaanse Schans and become part of our amazing team! Ready to spice up your culinary journey? Drop by for a cup of coffee and let us hear your motivation! Or send your CV straight to info@dewalvis.nl

Restaurant manager

For the most beautiful and versatile establishment in North Holland.


Open from Monday to Sunday, De Walvis features a diverse restaurant offering lunch and dinner alongside a corresponding bar, providing access to the most beautiful waterfront terrace.

The Zaanse Schans is one of the Netherlands’ biggest tourist hotspots, and our location is tailored accordingly, catering from quick takeaways to dinners for larger groups.

What do you bring as a Restaurant Manager?

  • Experience is desired, preferably with large groups, events, and tourism.
  • Flexibility and variety are no problem for you.
  • You are highly hospitable, friendly, and capable of leading a team.
  • You speak both Dutch and English fluently.

This full-time position includes responsibility for:

  • Fostering team spirit and overseeing daily operations
  • Managing procurement and scheduling for service staff
  • Implementing procedures and monitoring financial objectives
 

And equally important, what’s in it for you?

In this role, alongside the core team, you’ll oversee daily operations, anticipating guest needs from casual terrace visitors to those booking the entire venue. No day is the same. Need to accommodate an extra event next week? We’ll handle it. Expecting good weather tomorrow? No problem. With a keen eye for detail, you spot issues and resolve them promptly. A bustling venue is great, but delivering an exceptional guest experience is even better. Your personal touch, from planning to execution, is valued.

In addition to our friendly team and delightful beers, there are plenty of perks:

  • Salary ranging from €3,050 to €3,800, depending on age and experience
  • One weekend day off
  • 15% discount at the restaurant and our other locations: LAB-44, Brouwerij Hoop, and Café de Slager
  • Opportunities to taste HOOP beers


Are you intrigued or seeking more information? Feel free to drop by for a coffee!

Surprise us with your motivation and send your CV to: marcel@lacandon.nl

PS: If this role isn’t quite right for you but you’re interested, please get in touch! We’re also hiring for service and kitchen positions.

Cook

Are you an experienced independent working cook? Then we want YOU! Join us at the absolute hotspot of the Zaanse Schans and become part of our amazing team!

d’Swarte Walvis at the Zaanse Schans is on the hunt for cooks!

  • Competitive salary (between €2,250 and €3,250 on a full-time basis, depending on your age and experience)
  • 38 hours per week, with the option to work in 4 days
  • Enjoy one weekendday off
  • 15% discount at the restaurant and our other locations: Lab44, Brouwerij Hoop, and Café de Slager
  • Taste a variety of HOOP beers
  • Join our awesome crew of colleagues

Curious to learn more? Swing by for a cup of joe and surprise us with your motivation! Send it along with your CV to: info@dewalvis.nl

Dishwasher

Are you looking for a part-time gig to dive into? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated dishwasher to join our crew for 2 days a week, or even for a flexible 16-hour schedule. If you’re 16 years or older and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want to hear from you!

Open 7 days a week!

Our doors are open 7 days a week. The restaurant is open from 12 o-clock, but our Take Out is allready open at 9.30 for drinks and snacks. Be most welcome!

Open 12.00 until 22.00. We have an ‘all day menu’ with lunch untill 16.00. We open earlier for reserved meetings or other appointments.

our adress

Kalverringdijk 15
(Zaanse Schans)
1509 BT Zaandam

T  +31 75 616 56 29
E  info@dewalvis.nl

restaurant fully booked?

Is the restaurant fully booked at the time of your choice? Let us remind you that there are some other fine restaurants in Zaandam. Please check out their menu and availability.

This bistro-café is housed in a national monument from the Golden Age (1684), just across the bridge over the Zaan. It’s a lovely place for lunch, a drink or dinner and they serve more than 20 wines by the glass.

Lagedijk 7-9, Zaandijk. T +31 75 621 2340
www.cafedeslager.nl

Brewery HOOP is the largest craft brewery in the Zaan region and located in historic Zaandijk. With 16 beers on tap (more on bottle) and real pub food!

Lagedijk 69-73, Zaandijk, T +31 75 204 7000
www.brouwerijhoop.nl

Not realy in the nearness of the Zaanse Schans, but a realy nice place though. This restaurant is situated in the historical laboratory of a former weapon factory. With a lovely terrace and extensive menu.

Middenweg 44, Zaandam, T +31 20 237 4111
www.lab-44.nl