Welcome to The Seafood Bar!
We would like to introduce you to our office team!
Fons de Visscher – Owner
Fons is the founding father of The Seafood Bar.After working as a fishmonger in Brabant for nearly 30 years, Fons decided it was time for something completely different. He moved to Amsterdam and opened our very first restaurant on the Van Baerlestraat… and the rest is history.
Fons is now enjoying his well-earned retirement, but his heart still lies with The Seafood Bar. As the founder, he remains a defining figure in our culture.
Want to know his favorite fish? The lekkerbek ofcourse!
Fleur de Visscher – Co-owner
Fleur is Fons’ daughter and also co-owner of the company. From the beginning she has been a great support in managing our kitchen squads and everything that has to do with our lovely seafood. Besides that, she does a lot of work behind the scenes, concerning for example the menus, taking care of operational issues, doing management meetings, opening new branches etc.
She’s a true seafood expert and an excellent herring cutter, but also a proud mom of two gorgeous girls. And when she goes out for dinner? It’s always at The Seafood Bar — her favorite restaurant, of course!
Pepijn de Visscher – Co-owner
Pepijn is Fons’ son and co-owner of The Seafood Bar. A true entrepreneur at heart — as soon as one location opens, he’s already dreaming up the next. That’s how his latest concept, Zum Barbarossa, came to life.
After running his own company, he joined forces with his father and sister to complete the family business. Always on the lookout for top locations and fresh ideas, Pepijn brings creativity and a steady flow of inspiration to the team — in Amsterdam, London, and beyond.
Anne Wijnants – Heeremans – Financial Manager
Anne manages our financial department. She is a number-freak in the good sense of the word. She makes sure that all our bills are paid on time and your salary is paid when it should be. She has a big responsibility taking care of all the financial issues that our different branches have.
Anne is also a proud mom of two adorable girls and a boy. She’s a real family person, always cheerful, and rarely seen without a smile on her face. Oh, and she loves good food — the more, the better!
Yariv Aram – Head of technical services
Yariv is our Head of Technical Service and makes sure everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork
He’s responsible for keeping all our restaurants in top condition by coordinating maintenance, solving technical issues, supporting renovations, and ensuring we meet every safety and environmental regulation.
A true Amsterdammer through and through, he keeps things running with the right tools, the right timing and a no-nonsense attitude.
Karlijn Vissers – Chief Operations Officer
Karlijn is also a real happy camper, she always brings cheer to the office. She’s our chief of operations. This means she can be found in our restaurants & shop a lot, she always makes sure that everything goes as it should. Whenever anyone needs her, she’s there and she makes sure that the issue is taken care of. Together with the owners Karlijn discusses all operational issues and they make plans for the future. She’s a big music-fan and an extremely good cook!
Nico van Leeuwen – Finance & IT
Nico made a great start with managing the Customer Service team. By now Nico has shown us his talent for IT, digits and documentation, so he also became part of the back-office team by supporting our finance department and managing our IT related business. We’re really happy with Nico in our team, he’s so much fun!
Susan Valkenburg – HR Manager
Susan is our HR manager and an indispensable part of The Seafood Bar. With her infectious energy and smile, she makes everyone feel right at home. She’s not only a hard worker, but also a true team player who is always there for her colleagues.
Outside of work, Susan is full of life. Whether it’s a Spanish fiesta with friends and family, a tough kickboxing workout, or enjoying a delicious glass of Sancerre, Susan is always up for an adventure.
Femke Theissen – HR officer
Femke is our HR Officer and makes sure everything related to our people runs smoothly — from onboarding to development. Raised among the Frisian farmlands, she brings a practical and grounded mindset to her role. She supports both employees and managers, helps shape HR policies, and contributes to a positive, supportive workplace.
Outside work, she can be found on the tennis court, out for a run, or contemplating whether it’s finally time to get that motorcycle license.
Céline Hartwich – Marketing Manager
Céline is our Marketing Manager and responsible for everything related to the visibility of The Seafood Bar and Zum Barbarossa. She’s always coming up with fresh ideas and loves finding creative ways to connect people with our brand.
A true food and travel lover, she feels completely at home in the hospitality industry — and it shows in everything she does.
Lianne Ancher – Recruiter
Lianne is our Recruiter and often the very first person you’ll speak to when applying to The Seafood Bar. She loves connecting with people, having meaningful conversations, and matching the right person with the right role.
Her enthusiasm and positive energy make you
want to start right away.
She once lived on Curaçao and still dreams of swapping her laptop for turquoise waters and a diving license.
Eveline van den Dikkenberg – Roosterplanner
Eveline is our planner and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She’s responsible for scheduling templates, making sure every shift is covered, and keeping an eye on productivity, labour costs, and plus/minus hours. She’s a true star in Excel: formulas, tabs, and pivot tables hold no secrets for her.
At home she owns a professional camera, though these days it sees more shelf life than screen time.
Juliën Amatkarijo – Marketing assistant & Social Media
Julien supports our marketing team and is responsible for everything social media. With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of trends, he knows exactly how to bring our online presence to life.
A true travel enthusiast, he dreams of working from a beach in Bali someday, but for now, he’s perfectly at home in Amsterdam.
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