Thai Chef

Bring authentic Thai cuisine to the skies!

Gate Gourmet, part of Gategroup, is the world's leading airline catering company, providing innovative culinary and retail solutions to more than 300 airline customers across over 200 locations worldwide.

As we welcome Thai Airways as our newest airline partner, we're looking for an experienced Thai Chef to join our culinary team at Schiphol Airport . Reporting to the Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in creating authentic Thai dishes and premium Western cuisine while ensuring the highest standards of quality, food safety, and presentation.

What you'll do

As our Thai Chef, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen production during your shift.
• Prepare authentic Thai and Western dishes according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.
• Monitor product yields and minimize food waste.
• Perform quality checks to ensure every meal meets our high culinary standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Gate Gourmet procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Contribute to menu development by creating new Thai recipes and supporting menu presentations for Thai Airways.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who combines culinary expertise with leadership experience.

You have:

• A formal culinary qualification.
• An advanced professional qualification in Thai cuisine.
• At least 10 years of experience as a professional Thai Chef.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, catering, restaurant, or food production environment.
• Experience within airline catering or another large-scale food service operation (preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• A good command of spoken and written English. Dutch is an advantage.

What we offer

In return, you'll join an international organization where quality, innovation, and teamwork come together every day.

You'll receive:

• A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• 8% holiday allowance and up to an 8.33% year-end bonus.
• 25 vacation days plus 13 additional leave days.
• Travel allowance (€0.21 per kilometer).
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Fresh meals and fruit in our on-site restaurant.
• Excellent career development opportunities within Gategroup, both in the Netherlands and internationally.
• A dynamic, multicultural workplace at one of Europe's busiest airports.

Before you apply

Please note that this position requires you to:

• Be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a Certificate of No Objection (VGB) .
• Successfully complete a background screening.
• Have continuously resided in the Netherlands for the past 8 years , as required for airport security clearance.

Ready to take your culinary career to new heights?

Apply today and become part of the team behind exceptional dining experiences for Thai Airways passengers around the world.