Open position: Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor, Embassy of Finland, The Hague
The Embassy of Finland in The Hague is looking for a Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor for the Ambassador's Residence. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract from 1.9.2026 until 31.8.2026, or as agreed.
Are you interested in catering and housekeeping duties in the charming, third-largest city of the Netherlands? The Embassy of Finland in The Hague is looking for a Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor for the Ambassador's Residence. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract from 1st September 2026 (or as agreed) until 31st August 2028. The contract is subject to the terms and conditions applicable to locally employed staff, as well as Dutch legislation.
The duties of the Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor include the independent planning and execution of receptions, luncheons, dinners and other official events. These duties include, among other things, the purchase of food supplies and other materials, cooking, and ensuring the general upkeep of the Residence. The role may also include other duties assigned by the Ambassador. The position occasionally requires working outside regular working hours.
We require relevant training and work experience in organizing high-level official events, as well as strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, flexibility, and good teamwork and interpersonal skills. A good command of Finnish or English is required; knowledge of Dutch is considered an asset.
With the applicant’s consent, a security clearance will be conducted for the candidate selected for the position in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014). Detailed information on the security clearance procedure and the rights of the person subject to the clearance is available on the website of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service: https://supo.fi/en/security-clearances.
The Embassy processes the personal data entrusted to it confidentially and in accordance with EU data protection legislation. Such data will not be transferred or disclosed to third parties without a justified and lawful reason. For further information on the privacy policy, please visit: https://um.fi/dataprotection. By submitting an application for the position, the applicant accepts the privacy policy and gives consent to the processing of their personal data.
Please submit your application, in Finnish or English, together with your curriculum vitae, by email no later than Wednesday, 29 July 2026, to sanomat.haa(at)gov.fi. Please indicate “Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor” in the subject line of your email. Requests for further information regarding the position or employment terms may also be sent to the same email address.