Head of Talent

Location:

Amsterdam (28008) – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

TBC

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

132976445

Posted On:

11 May 2026

Job title: Head of Talent
Location: Utrecht or Amsterdam area
Salary: A‚¬70,000 – A‚¬80,000 gross per annum + Uncapped commission

I am seeking an experienced and driven Head of Talent to lead recruitment and talent strategy within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This is a standalone role with responsibility for overseeing talent operations across multiple international markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong hiring strategies, creating industry networks, and ensuring recruitment processes run effectively across all locations.

The role requires someone proactive, commercially aware, and highly organised – a true self-starter who can maintain a helicopter view across the business, identify challenges quickly, and take initiative to resolve them.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage talent acquisition activities across multiple markets
* Build strong pipelines for operational and senior-level hospitality talent
* Maintain oversight across various locations and ensure recruitment performance remains on track
* Partner with senior stakeholders and operational leaders
* Identify hiring challenges proactively and implement effective solutions
* Attend networking events and build strong industry relationships
* Support the future growth and development of the talent function

About You

* Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition or Head of Talent role within hospitality, catering, events, or other fast-paced operational environments
* Strong understanding of international hospitality markets
* Well-connected within the industry, with an existing professional network at senior level
* Confident, resilient, and able to hold your own with senior stakeholders
* A proactive “go-getter” who takes ownership and works with initiative
* Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation and organisational skills
* Comfortable working autonomously in a standalone role while helping shape future team growth
* Based in Amsterdam or Utrecht
* Fluent in Dutch, German, and English. French is a plus.
* Willingness to travel and attend industry networking events

What’s on Offer

* Opportunity to build and shape a talent function from the ground up
* High level of autonomy and ownership
* Dynamic and fast-moving international environment
* Flexible remote working structure

Job title: Head of Talent
Location: Utrecht or Amsterdam area
Salary: A‚¬70,000 – A‚¬80,000 gross per annum + Uncapped commission

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