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Chong Chu

Editor · DISC type CS
Director at Foodhallen Rotterdam | Den Haag | Amsterdam
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Chong Chu is a seasoned hospitality entrepreneur and the founder behind the successful Foodhallen concept in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. A graduate of the Hotelschool The Hague, he grew up in his parents restaurants and has a deep-rooted, hands-on understanding of the industry, from operations to creating large-scale culinary destinations.

Inspired by food markets in Spain, Chong is passionate about creating dynamic social hubs that blend diverse food options with a lively atmosphere. He focuses on creating unique experiences, such as building stadium-style seating for football matches to cater to an international clientele. His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding several other restaurant concepts.

He previously owned both a traditional Japanese restaurant and a separate business importing and exporting live plants and bonsai trees.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Chong shows up

Skeptic
Fact-Driven
Sometimes Friendly

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Chong cares about

Hospitality Experiences
Aims to turn his venues into "landmarks" and social hubs, recently creating unique event-driven experiences like stadium seating for the European Football Championship.
Food & Beverage Concepts
He successfully adapted the European food hall model for the Netherlands and is focused on curating a diverse mix of quality food vendors.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
Director
Foodhallen Rotterdam | Den Haag | Amsterdam
10-2016
Director
Kanarie Club
10-2013 - 10-2018
Co-Founder
Brasserie Halte 3 - Meat West - Foodhallen
5-2010 - 8-2014
Owner
Ro-Shang BV
10-2009 - 10-2010
DGA
Bonsai Supply BV
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Media appearances

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Education
Hotel- en hospitality management
Hotelschool The Hague
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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