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About us – Working in hospitality in the UK & Ireland

Working in the hospitality industry in the UK & Ireland via Koksuitspanje.nl means
clear agreements, reliable employers and a transparent recruitment process —
without employment agencies or complicated constructions.

Our platform connects European hospitality professionals with serious employers
in the United Kingdom and Ireland who are looking for chefs and hospitality staff.

Our vision is simple: honest hospitality recruitment.
Employers know who they are hiring, and you know exactly where and under what conditions you will be working.


UK & Ireland as destination, Europe as recruitment network

Koksuitspanje.nl was created in response to the growing demand for reliable hospitality staff
in the UK & Ireland.

With hands-on experience in professional kitchens, restaurants, pubs and hotels,
we understand what working in these markets really means.

We work exclusively with hospitality professionals from across Europe who
consciously choose to work in the UK or Ireland
and who have realistic expectations regarding working hours, salary, housing and conditions.

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How working via Koksuitspanje.nl works


Why hospitality professionals choose our platform

  • Direct contact with reliable employers – no employment agency
  • Fair agreements on work, hours and salary
  • No fees for candidates
  • Clear information about contracts, housing and conditions
  • Job opportunities in the UK & Ireland

Most employers are looking for chefs and kitchen professionals.
Current opportunities can be found here:


Our background

Koksuitspanje.nl was founded by Dick van Ostaden,
a hospitality entrepreneur with many years of experience
and former chairman of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (Oisterwijk).

Having worked on both the employer and employee side,
he understands what is required for sustainable and realistic matches.
What started as a practical solution to chef shortages
has grown into an international recruitment platform focused on the UK & Ireland.


Our mission: fair opportunities without agencies

The work of Koksuitspanje.nl has received attention from national and international media,
including:

Our mission is clear:

  • Honest work with reliable hospitality employers
  • Transparent conditions and clear agreements
  • No temp agencies, no hidden fees, no middlemen
  • Direct employment with the employer

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Housing and healthcare benefits for hospitality workers


With our European recruitment network and a clear focus on the UK & Ireland,
we support hospitality professionals who want to work abroad
under fair and realistic conditions.

Working in hospitality in the UK and Ireland