Executive Chef

Location:

Amsterdam (1012) – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

asap

Contract Period:

as per contract

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

133338058

Posted On:

27 August 2026

Job title: Executive Chef – Netherlands

Location: Amsterdam

Salary: A‚¬ Competitive

Languages: Dutch & English

For our client, we are searching for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-profile contract catering operation in the Netherlands. This role demands more than just culinary expertise-it requires a strategic, client-facing leader who can elevate standards, drive innovation, and deliver Michelin-level quality at scale.

Key Requirements:

* Proven contract catering experience – You understand the pace, constraints, and opportunities of large-scale, client-driven operations.
* 3+ years as an Executive Chef in a comparable environment (high-volume, multi-stakeholder, or luxury contract settings).
* Fluency in Dutch and English – Essential for client presentations, team leadership, and strategic discussions.
* Tender & pitch mastery – Confident in food tender processes, you can articulate a compelling culinary vision to clients and stakeholders, turning concepts into winning proposals.
* Someone who embodies international ambition, commercial acumen, and uncompromising standards
* Ideal for professionals who have mastered the balance between creativity and operational rigour in contract catering
* Michelin-star background – You don’t just claim it; you’ll demonstrate it in your approach, from menu development to plate execution.
* Opportunity to shape a market-leading operation with your vision

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just another Executive Chef position. It’s for a rare leader who can:

* Operate at the highest culinary level while managing commercial realities.
Think strategically, aligning menus and concepts with client expectations and business growth.
* Command a room-whether it’s a boardroom presentation or a high-pressure service.

You’ll take the helm of a high-visibility operation, with the autonomy to set the culinary direction and the support to execute at the highest level. If you’re tired of roles that don’t match your ambition-or if you’ve been waiting for a challenge that truly tests your skills-this is it.

Job title: Executive Chef – Netherlands

Location: Amsterdam

Salary: A‚¬ Competitive

Languages: Dutch & English

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