About this role
Executive Chef COREcruitment 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 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...