Thai Chef

gategourmet; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Holiday allowance

Year-end bonus

Travel allowance

Fresh meals

Career development

Multicultural workplace

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, part of Gategroup, seeks an experienced Thai Chef for Schiphol Airport. You will lead the kitchen team, preparing authentic Thai and premium Western dishes while upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate holds a formal culinary qualification, an advanced Thai cuisine credential, and 10+ years as a professional Thai Chef with 5+ years in supervision. English fluency is required; Dutch is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification required.
• Advanced Thai cuisine credential essential.
• At least 10 years as a professional Thai Chef.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in airline catering or large-scale food service preferred.
• Strong leadership and knowledge of food safety.
• Fluent English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Thai and Western dishes per approved recipes and specifications.
• Train and coach kitchen team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Monitor product yields and minimize food waste.
• Perform quality checks to ensure meals meet culinary standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and Gate Gourmet procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Contribute to menu development and support menu presentations for Thai Airways.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Thai cuisine expertise

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Advanced Thai cuisine credential

Job description

Bring authentic Thai cuisine to the skies!

Gate Gourmet, part of Gategroup, is the world's leading airline catering company, providing innovative culinary and retail solutions to more than 300 airline customers across over 200 locations worldwide.

As we welcome Thai Airways as our newest airline partner, we're looking for an experienced Thai Chef to join our culinary team at Schiphol Airport. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in creating authentic Thai dishes and premium Western cuisine while ensuring the highest standards of quality, food safety, and presentation.

What you'll do

As our Thai Chef, you will:

• Prepare authentic Thai and Western dishes according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.
• Monitor product yields and minimize food waste.
• Perform quality checks to ensure every meal meets our high culinary standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Gate Gourmet procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Contribute to menu development by creating new Thai recipes and supporting menu presentations for Thai Airways.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who combines culinary expertise with leadership experience.

• A formal culinary qualification.
• An advanced professional qualification in Thai cuisine.
• At least 10 years of experience as a professional Thai Chef.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, catering, restaurant, or food production environment.
• Experience within airline catering or another large-scale food service operation (preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• A good command of spoken and written English. Dutch is an advantage.

What we offer

In return, you'll join an international organization where quality, innovation, and teamwork come together every day.

You'll receive

• A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• 8% holiday allowance and up to an 8.33% year-end bonus.
• Travel allowance (€0.21 per kilometer).
• Fresh meals and fruit in our on-site restaurant.
• Excellent career development opportunities within Gategroup, both in the Netherlands and internationally.
• A dynamic, multicultural workplace at one of Europe's busiest airports.

Before you apply

Please note that this position requires you to:

• Be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a Certificate of No Objection (VGB).
• Successfully complete a background screening.
• Have continuously resided in the Netherlands for the past 8 years, as required for airport security clearance.