Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-profile contract catering operation in the Netherlands. The role requires strategic, client-facing leadership and the ability to deliver Michelin-level quality at scale.

The ideal candidate has proven contract catering experience, 3+ years as an Executive Chef, fluency in Dutch and English, and a track record in tendering and turning concepts into winning proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven contract catering experience in 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 – capable of articulating a compelling culinary vision to clients and stakeholders.
• International ambition, commercial acumen, and uncompromising standards.
• Michelin-star background demonstrated in menu development and plate execution.
• Balance between creativity and operational rigour in contract catering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile contract catering operation and elevate standards.
• Drive innovation and strategic direction across menus and concepts.
• Engage with clients, present concepts, and win tender proposals.
• Maintain Michelin-level quality at scale while managing multi-stakeholder needs.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Job description

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.
• You are 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