Michelin-Grade Executive Chef - Amsterdam Contract Catering

COREcruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-profile contract catering operation in the Netherlands. This role demands strategic, client-facing leadership, elevating standards and delivering Michelin-level quality at scale.

Fluency in Dutch and English, 3+ years in Executive Chef roles, and proven tender and pitch experience are essential. Ideal candidates blend creativity with operational rigour and hold international ambition.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Executive Chef in high-volume, contract catering environments.
• Fluency in Dutch and English for client presentations, leadership, and strategy.
• Michelin-level standards and experience demonstrated through menus and plate execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile contract catering operation in the Netherlands.
• Set culinary direction, standards, and menu development aligned with client expectations.
• Drive innovation, tender responses, and winning proposals with commercial acumen.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver Michelin-quality service at scale.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Executive chef leadership

Tender & pitch mastery

Dutch language

English language

Strategic leadership

Job description

COREcruitment is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-profile contract catering operation in the Netherlands. This role demands strategic, client-facing leadership, elevating standards and delivering Michelin-level quality at scale.

Fluency in Dutch and English, 3+ years in Executive Chef roles, and proven tender and pitch experience are essential. Ideal candidates blend creativity with operational rigour and hold international ambition.