{"id":63912,"date":"2025-12-18T12:56:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koksuitspanje.nl\/?page_id=63912"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:38:16","slug":"find-a-chef","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.koksuitspanje.nl\/en\/find-a-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h1>Find a Chef \u2013 targeted hospitality recruitment for the UK &amp; Ireland<\/h1>\n<p>\nFinding a reliable chef has become increasingly difficult.<br \/>\nThe market is tight, service doesn\u2019t wait and kitchen pressure is constant.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThat is why Koksuitspanje.nl combines a <strong>self-service employer platform<\/strong><br \/>\nwith a <strong>Premium active search service<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis allows you to <strong>find a chef<\/strong> who fits your kitchen,<br \/>\nyour level and your way of working.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>No agency constructions, no payroll, no detachment.<\/strong><br \/>\nAll chefs are hired <strong>directly into your business<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nNo empty promises and no \u201c48-hour guarantees\u201d \u2014<br \/>\njust a clear, realistic recruitment process that works.\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How finding a chef works<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou choose the route that fits your urgency and internal capacity.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Option 1 \u2013 Search yourself (Platform \u2013 Basic)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Your vacancy is visible to chefs across Europe<\/li>\n<li>Candidates apply directly to your employer dashboard<\/li>\n<li>You manage selection and communication yourself<\/li>\n<li>Fixed annual fee \u2013 no cost per candidate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Option 2 \u2013 We recruit for you (Premium)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We actively approach chefs that match your requirements<\/li>\n<li>Pre-selection based on experience, level and availability<\/li>\n<li>You only receive relevant, suitable profiles<\/li>\n<li><strong>No cure, no pay<\/strong> on the placement fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nWant a full explanation of our Premium approach?<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koksuitspanje.nl\/en\/cook-wanted\/\"><strong>Chef wanted \u2013 how we fill chef vacancies<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Who this service is for<\/h2>\n<p>\nWe support hospitality businesses across the UK &amp; Ireland, including:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants and bistros<\/li>\n<li>Hotels and resorts<\/li>\n<li>Pubs and gastro pubs<\/li>\n<li>Beach venues and seasonal operations<\/li>\n<li>Company catering<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare and large-scale kitchens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nWe recruit for roles ranging from<br \/>\n<strong>independent working chefs<\/strong> and<br \/>\n<strong>Chef de Partie<\/strong> to<br \/>\n<strong>Sous Chef<\/strong> and<br \/>\n<strong>Head Chef<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why employers choose Koksuitspanje.nl<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Hospitality experience<\/h3>\n<p>\nWe understand kitchen pressure, staff shortages and what is realistic in daily operations.<br \/>\nThat experience shapes how we recruit and screen chefs.\n<\/p>\n<h3>2. Europe as recruitment network<\/h3>\n<p>\n<strong>UK &amp; Ireland as work destination, Europe as recruitment base.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis gives you access to a broader and more reliable talent pool.\n<\/p>\n<h3>3. Transparent and direct<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo vague promises. Clear steps, clear expectations and direct contact.\n<\/p>\n<h3>4. Simple pricing<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo hidden costs and no complicated constructions.\n<\/p>\n<h3>5. Proven reputation<\/h3>\n<p>\nOur work has been featured by<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nos.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOS<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtlnieuws.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTL Nieuws<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npostart.nl\/nieuwsuur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nieuwsuur<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Jazeera<\/a> and<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missethoreca.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Misset Horeca<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pricing \u2013 clearly explained<\/h2>\n<h3>Basic \u2013 \u20ac499 per year<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to the employer platform<\/li>\n<li>Post and manage chef vacancies<\/li>\n<li>Applications directly in your dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Ideal if you want to recruit independently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Premium \u2013 \u20ac499 per year + one month\u2019s gross salary (on placement)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Active recruitment and pre-selection by us<\/li>\n<li>Only suitable chef profiles presented<\/li>\n<li>Placement fee only if you hire (<strong>no cure, no pay<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions \u2013 Find a chef<\/h2>\n<h3>How fast can you find a chef?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThis depends on role, region, requirements and season.<br \/>\nWe focus on the right match, not unrealistic speed promises.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Does the chef work for you or for us?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe chef is always <strong>employed directly by your business<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Can we use only the platform?<\/h3>\n<p>\nYes. 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