WORKING AS A CHEF
Flexible work as kitchen staff in employment or self-employed through our employment agency
Knife sharp, mise-en-place tight? At Nouvelle Équipe you can find work as a chef that matches your pace and skills, from breakfast and lunch services to à la carte and banqueting. Whether you are an (almost) independent working chef, want to gain experience as a commis chef, or prefer to work as an all-round kitchen staff member: we quickly match you with good kitchens, clear briefings, and fair agreements.
GET STARTED AS A CHEF IN AMSTERDAM
Do you want to cook where it’s buzzing? As a (freelance) chef in Amsterdam, you come through us to bistros, hotels, caterers, and events in and around the city center. You join in on mise-en-place, keep the pass tight, and deliver consistent quality without endless rounds of interviews. Ready for more responsibility? Then we match you as a head chef in Amsterdam in kitchens where you manage the menu, purchasing, and team.
VIEW OUR KITCHEN VACANCIES
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INDEPENDENT COOK
Are you an independent cook looking for a new challenge? This cook vacancy in Amsterdam gives you the opportunity to work independently…
Amsterdam
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KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Amsterdam
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HEAD CHEF
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KITCHEN EMPLOYEE
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FREELANCE CHEF
Utrecht
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INDEPENDENT COOK
Amsterdam
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LUNCH CHEF
START QUICKLY
respond today, often scheduled this week.
FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT
fixed days or individual shifts, daytime / evening / weekend.
FUN LOCATIONS
bistros, hotels, caterers, restaurants, event kitchens.
EMPLOYMENT OR FREELANCE
you choose what suits you; we handle it neatly (DBA-proof).
How the temporary employment agency Nouvelle Équipe works for a cook
Arrange everything easily through our app, with attentive personal support.
STEP 1:
REGISTER
Easily register with our temp agency via our online registration form. Fill in your profile and choose which chef vacancy you want to work in.
STEP 2:
MEETING AT OUR OFFICE
We contact you within 48 hours to arrange an introductory meeting at our office. We discuss your wishes and preferences so we can match you with suitable assignments.
STEP 3:
START WORKING
Once your administration is complete, you can start through our Ubeya app. Choose your shifts and receive your pay within 3 days after working.
WHAT TYPE OF CHEF ARE YOU?
HEAD CHEF
You lead the brigade, focus on quality and pace, monitor purchasing/food costs, and keep the pass tight. Developing (or further developing) menus and maintaining schedules/planning is second nature to you. Also deployable as a freelancer for projects and openings, useful for freelance chef assignments.
INDEPENDENT COOK
You monitor the station, contribute to pace and quality, and effortlessly provide service. Following recipes or creating specials: you keep an overview during the peak.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Chopping, preparing, setting up garnishes, and assisting at the pass. You learn the craft in a strict rhythm and progress to an independent level.
KITCHEN EMPLOYEE
From mise-en-place and cold side to finishing and cleaning: you keep the kitchen running and clean, according to HACCP.
SELF-EMPLOYED CHEF OR EMPLOYED: YOU DECIDE
If you like working independently, we continuously have self-employed chef jobs from lunch production to dinner service. We also offer targeted freelance chef assignments for projects, openings, and seasonal peaks. More responsibility? Choose self-employed head chef assignments where you oversee menus, coordinate purchases, and lead a small team. Prefer security and a team feeling? Then we place you in employment in kitchens that suit you.
HOURLY RATE SELF-EMPLOYED CHEF
The hourly rate for a freelance chef is agreed upon transparently in advance based on role (assistant chef, independent, chef), timing (evening/weekend/public holiday), location, and responsibilities. You know what to expect before saying “yes”; we handle invoicing and payment.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY FOR CHEFS
We are your recruitment agency for chefs: one profile, many assignments. If you choose employment, we arrange rhythm and career growth; if you choose self-employment, we ensure the collaboration is legally correct. Even as a self-employed chef, you will receive clear briefings, stable schedules, and quick follow-up for questions.
WORK FOR ONE OF THESE HOSPITALITY COMPANIES?
Reviews from our employees
“A great company to work with. I had no problems and quickly felt at home.”
Giorgio Fae
“I really appreciate Nouvelle Équipe’s personal approach.”
Seef Abdel Mawla
“A personal approach and genuinely considerate service—something you cannot say about many employers.”
Tjerk de vries
“Incredibly professional with very friendly staff. Highly recommended! 🤩”
Maxime Steinmetz
“At Nouvelle Équipe you are not just a number, and professionalism truly matters.”
Rhodansio Anetia
“Excellent employers. You feel appreciated and everything is handled professionally.”
Denise Huijbrechtse
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. We have entry-level shifts where you quickly learn as an assistant chef and progress to an independent level.
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Sure. We have freelance chef assignments with recurring schedules; if you want more responsibility, look at self-employed chef assignments.
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Based on role, experience, responsibilities, times, and location. We agree on the rate in advance and document everything clearly.
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That is possible. We think along about what works best practically and legally for each assignment.
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No. Also applies to hotels, caterers, events, and production kitchens. You provide your preference; we match accordingly.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT SHIFT AS A CHEF?
Sign up and choose your path from independent chef to assistant chef, head chef, or kitchen staff as an employee, or as a self-employed chef with your own management. We match, you cook.