Freelancers

Freelance chef jobs in hospitality

Browse hospitality shifts and assignments with restaurants, hotels, and caterers across the Netherlands. ChefBridge works with experienced self-employed chefs who operate DBA-compliantly and decide when to accept assignments.

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Download the ChefBridge app

Track assignments, payouts, and reviews in the app.

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Work the way you want

Build your schedule with shifts that fit your skills. Through the platform you immediately see which assignments match your profile filters.

Work on your own rhythm

Accept shifts that fit your schedule. You choose your locations, assignments, and disciplines directly in the app.

Transparent rates

See the hourly rate, expenses, and assignment amenities such as meals, parking, or accommodation in advance.

Planner support

Our team helps with matching, preparation, and evaluation, so you are never on your own with last-minute questions.

Self-employed and DBA-compliant

Working through ChefBridge: minimum requirements

To safeguard the quality and independence of our network, we only work with experienced self-employed chefs who meet the conditions below.

ChefBridge only works with self-employed professionals. This means you decide when you work and which assignments you accept through the platform. That also keeps the collaboration legally clear under the Dutch DBA Act.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of demonstrable work experience as a chef
  • Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce
  • In possession of business liability insurance (AVB)
  • Works as a genuine self-employed professional in line with the Dutch DBA Act
  • Professional attitude and able to integrate into hospitality teams

Getting started with ChefBridge

From intake to your first assignment: we guide you step by step. You are never on your own.

1. Introduction and intake

We discuss your work experience, availability, and whether you fit the conditions and quality standards of ChefBridge.

2. Onboarding and review

If there is a good match, you receive an onboarding email. After that, you complete your profile and documents and the ChefBridge back office reviews your details.

3. Activation and assignments

After approval and activation, you get access to the app and can respond to assignments that fit your discipline and availability.

Bonus in the app

How your bonus works in the app

Your bonus is designed to reward consistent quality. In the app we keep it clear and transparent: you can see when your bonus is active and how your recent performance affects it.

Performance-led and transparentRecent feedback countsAlways visible in the appConsistent and predictable

Activation

Once you have completed a number of assignments, your bonus can become active.

Recent feedback

Your most recent reviews determine your current bonus level.

Grows with you

Your bonus moves with your performance: better work delivers more.

Always visible

In the app you can always see your bonus status for new assignments.

Get to know ChefBridge?

Plan a first conversation with our team or call directly to discuss your options.