Working at Henri Willig

Henri Willig is a fast-growing, independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the exclusive cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig has a strong position in the national and international market for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The total organisation comprises a livestock farm, 2 cheese dairies, 40 shops, a Grand Cafe and a webshop. Discover our various departments!

Choose your department

The Henri Willig Group has a wide variety of departments that determine the company's success every day. Find out which department suits you.

Shops

As a host or hostess, speak to customers from all over the world in our 38 cheese shops and cheese farms in the Netherlands, Germany and Austria.

Cheesemaking, Logistics & Technical Service

Work at the base of our product in our two cheese-making facilities. From artisan cheese making to making sure everything arrives on time and in perfect condition.

Hospitality

Receive guests at our grand café in Giethoorn or at our cheese farms. Hospitality and the Henri Willig cheese story take centre stage.

Marketing

Tell the Henri Willig story to the world. From campaigns and social media to brand strategy for a strong and internationally growing A-brand.

Sales

Build on Henri Willig's growth as an exporter and retailer. Commercial functions focused on new customers and partners at home and abroad.

Headquarters

Support the organisation from our head office. Think finance, HR, procurement and other functions that keep the Henri Willig Group running.

Quality

Making sure every piece of cheese that leaves Henri Willig meets the highest standards. A crucial role in a company where quality is not a compromise.

Experiences

Tell the story behind our cheese to visitors of our cheese experiences. A combination of hospitality, presentation and passion for our craft.

Clogmaking

Discover the craft of clogmaking - a special piece of Dutch heritage that is still alive. Clogs are made and sold in Volendam at clogmakers de Vriendschap.

Why work at Henri Willig?

Henri Willig is no ordinary employer. Here are four things that make working for us special.

International from day one Our shops and cheese farms receive more than seven million visitors from all over the world. You work daily with colleagues and customers of different nationalities and cultures that makes every day different.
A strong brand with a real story Henri Willig has been making artisanal cheese in the traditional Dutch way for generations. As an employee you don't just represent a company you tell a (country to customer) story that people come to the Netherlands for.
Grow through the Henri Willig Academy At Henri Willig, we actively invest in the development of our employees. Through the Henri Willig Academy, we offer internships, education, training and career paths for almost every department from side job to manager.
Working at special locations From cheese farms in Volendam, Zaanse Schans and Volendam to shops in Amsterdam, Munich and Vienna, Henri Willig has locations in places where others go on holiday.

Henri Willig Academy

At Henri Willig, personal growth is key. Through the Henri Willig Academy, we offer all employees the opportunity to develop themselves - regardless of your starting level or department. The training programme combines practical experience with targeted training in customer experience, professional knowledge, sales and leadership. Whether you are just starting out or have been working for years: there is always a next step at Henri Willig.