Chefs from Europe – Find European Chefs for Your Restaurant, Hotel or Pub

Chefs from Europe is the international recruitment network of Koksuitspanje.nl, connecting European chefs with hospitality businesses in the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland and across Europe.

Finding a good chef has become increasingly difficult. The talent pool is small, time is limited and the pressure in the kitchen is high.

That’s why we combine an employer platform with a premium search service for active recruitment –
to help you find European chefs who actually fit your business.

No empty promises, no buzzwords – just a clear and practical process to find the right chef at the right level for your team.

How our recruitment process works

We offer two routes. You choose what fits your situation best.

Route 1: search yourself via the platform (Basic)

• Your chef vacancy is visible to candidates across Europe
• Candidates apply directly into your employer dashboard
• You stay in full control of selection and communication
• Fixed annual fee, no extra cost per candidate

Route 2: we actively search for you (Premium)

• We approach chefs who match your profile and requirements
• We pre-select based on experience, level and availability
• You only receive candidates that match your criteria
• No cure, no pay on the placement part

Want more detail on how we help you hire a chef?
Read our page:

Hire a chef in the UK & Ireland
.

Who is this for?

We support a wide range of hospitality businesses looking for chefs:

• Restaurants and brasseries
• Hotels and resorts
• Pubs and gastro pubs
• Beach venues and seasonal operations
• Catering and large production kitchens
• High-volume kitchens
• Smaller à-la-carte concepts

We recruit for roles from line chef and Chef de Partie up to Sous Chef and Head Chef.

Why hospitality businesses work with us to find European chefs

1. We understand the hospitality reality

With years of experience in hospitality ourselves, we understand busy weekends, seasonal rushes, staff shortages and tight rotas.
That experience shapes the way we search, evaluate and introduce candidates.

2. European network: the Netherlands as base, Europe as extension

The Netherlands as our base, Europe as our network.
We recruit in the Netherlands and across Europe, which means a wider pool of available chefs for your business.
For employers focused purely on the UK & Ireland, see also:
Hire a chef in the UK & Ireland.

3. Honest communication

We don’t promise “a chef in 48 hours”.
Instead, we work realistically and transparently towards a sustainable match, rather than over-promising on speed.

4. Clear pricing

No agency constructions, no temp contracts, no hidden fees.
Both the Basic subscription and Premium search service are straightforward and transparent.

5. Strong reputation and media coverage

Featured by

We are Europe
NOS,
RTL Nieuws,
Nieuwsuur
Al Jazeera and
Misset Horeca.
This builds trust – for both employers and candidates.

For general background on the industry, see:

hospitality industry – general information
.

Pricing – clearly explained

Basic – €499 per year

• Access to the employer platform
• Post and manage your own vacancies
• Applications directly into your dashboard
• Ideal if you want to recruit and select chefs yourself

Premium – €499 per year + one month’s gross salary on placement

• We take care of active recruitment for your chef vacancies
• Targeted outreach and pre-selection on level, experience and availability
• Only shortlisted candidates that match your requirements
• Success fee only when a chef is actually hired (no cure, no pay)

All prices are in euros (EUR).

What other employers say

“Clear system, strong candidates.” – Restaurant owner
“Used the Premium service. Less work for us, better results.” – Hotel group
“More stability in the kitchen since we recruit via the platform.” – Coastal hotel

Frequently asked questions about finding European chefs

How fast do you usually find someone?

This depends on the role, location, season and your requirements.
We don’t give fixed time guarantees, but work in a focused way towards a sustainable match.

Can I work only with the platform?

Yes. The Basic subscription is designed for employers who want to recruit and manage candidates themselves via the dashboard.

What happens if I don’t hire anyone via Premium?

Then you don’t pay any placement fee.
The Premium search service is fully based on no cure, no pay.

Is the chef employed by you or by us?

The chef will always be employed directly by your business.
We do not stay in between and we do not operate like a temp agency.

Do you recruit only in the Netherlands or across Europe?

We work with chefs from the Netherlands and from across Europe.
The Netherlands is our base, but we recruit more broadly in Europe to fill your vacancies.

Ready to find European chefs for your business?

Want to recruit more effectively and professionally with Koksuitspanje.nl?

Post your request

You decide: use the platform only, or add Premium active search.