Curriculum vitae
Richard Jacobsen
Culinary professional with more than 25 years of experience in hospitality. Specialised in high-end cooking, menu development, food styling and catering, with experience in a Michelin-starred kitchen, top restaurants and international culinary training.
At a glance
Highlights from the CV.
Michelin-starred kitchen
Kasteel Engelenburg
Independent chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant of Kasteel Engelenburg in Brummen.
International trainer
Ethiopia and Tanzania
Trained cooks for the diplomat restaurant of the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa, and safari chefs in Tanzania.
Entrepreneur since 2003
Three companies of his own
Art & Cooking for food styling and culinary photography, Zen City in Prague and, since 2020, Health & Cooking.
Profile
Richard Jacobsen is an experienced and versatile culinary professional with more than 25 years of experience in hospitality. He specialises in high-end cooking, menu development, food styling and catering, and has proven himself in a Michelin-starred kitchen, top restaurants and international culinary workshops.
His expertise includes leading kitchen teams, managing restaurants and creating exceptional culinary experiences in a wide range of international settings, with a focus on quality, innovation and working sustainably with food.
Languages: Dutch (native), English (fluent), German (basic).
Skills
Work experience
From top restaurants to his own business.
Founder & Chef Own business
Health & Cooking, Apeldoorn- His own culinary business for bespoke dinners, cooking workshops and food advice
- High-end bespoke menus and innovative culinary concepts
Chef
Hotel Schylge, Terschelling- Developed a new culinary concept around Wadden cuisine, with regional flavours and sustainable ingredients
Founder International
Zen City, sustainable co-working network, Prague (Czech Republic)- Founded and ran a sustainable co-working space, with its own culinary facilities and a focus on sustainable business
Owner Food styling
Art & Cooking, Apeldoorn- Food styling, culinary photography and catering for cookbooks, advertising and events
- Troubleshooting for restaurants
- Cooking classes, workshops and demonstrations for a wide range of audiences
Independent Chef Michelin star
Kasteel Engelenburg, Brummen- Independent chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant, for exclusive events and dinners
2nd Chef
Theater Hotel Restaurant Gooiland, Hilversum- Responsible for kitchen operations and troubleshooting, keeping service running smoothly
Sales Manager
Hanos, luxury restaurant supplies, Apeldoorn- Led the patisserie department and advised clients on desserts and luxury supplies for top restaurants
Chef
Golf- en Businessclub De Scherpenbergh, Lieren- Set up the new restaurant: menu development, staff management and day-to-day running
International experience
Cooking and training across borders.
Trainer, Ethiopian Cooks for Diplomat Restaurant Embassy
Diplomat restaurant, Dutch embassy, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)- Culinary training for Ethiopian cooks, focused on international cuisine and fine dining
Safari Chef Trainer for Luxury Travel Agency International
Luxury travel agency, Tanzania- Trained safari chefs in luxury dining, using local ingredients and sustainable cooking techniques
Troubleshooter & Consultant
Ford Abbey, luxury B&B, England- Improved the quality of meals and streamlined the kitchen organisation
Chef
Mi Dushi Summer Activity School, France- Plans and prepares healthy, nutritious meals for 80 children every day
Education
- SVH Teacher Courses, Deventer, 1998. Culinary instruction and kitchen management
- SVH Academy, Restaurant Cook (Higher-Level Training), Zoetermeer, 1993 to 1994
- Apeldoorn College, Primary Restaurant Cook Education, Apeldoorn, 1990 to 1992
Further training & development
- Play-Fight & Somatic Movement Training, 2022
- Uchi Deshi Aikido Intensive, Patrick Cassidy, 2018
- 1st Dan Aikido, 2017
- Dao Heart Qi Gong Teacher Training, 2017
- Healing Foods & Shiatsu, 2012 to 2014
- Chi Neng Qi Gong, 2005
- Enneagram Studies, Willem Jan van de Wetering, 2003
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