Founder and CEO
Key Skills
Job Description
Company Description Chilasso Company is a fast-growing food venture born in Amsterdam from the belief that condiments can be bolder, purer, and better. The company focuses on high-quality hot sauce, hot ketchup, and tomato-based products, combining innovative flavors with ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices. Chilasso’s product portfolio includes premium hot sauce and hot ketchup, with scalable packaging options for both consumers and business partners, and a partner ecosystem designed to unlock significant revenue potential. The company is committed to transparent communication, respect for people and the environment, and local sourcing where possible. A core part of its long-term strategy is responsible growth and alignment with ethical standards, including the pursuit of future B‑Corp certification. Role Description The Founder and CEO role at Chilasso Company is a full-time, on-site position based in Amsterdam. This role is responsible for setting the overall vision, strategy, and culture of the company, ensuring alignment with Chilasso’s mission, values, and long-term growth objectives. The Founder and CEO will oversee product development and innovation for hot sauce, hot ketchup, and related offerings, guide brand positioning, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and key stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the leadership team, managing financial performance, driving fundraising and investment discussions, and ensuring that operations adhere to ethical and sustainable practices. The role also involves representing the company publicly, nurturing a high-performance environment, and steering the organization toward milestones such as market expansion and future B‑Corp certification. Qualifications Proven experience in founding, leading, or scaling a company, preferably in food, FMCG, or consumer products. Strong strategic planning, business development, and market expansion skills, with the ability to define and execute long-term growth plans. Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, fundraising, and investor relations. Experience in product development and innovation, ideally with food or beverage products and premium consumer brands. Knowledge of ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices; familiarity with certification frameworks such as B‑Corp is an advantage. Excellent leadership, team-building, and people management skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. Strong communication and negotiation abilities, including public speaking and stakeholder management. Comfort working on-site in Amsterdam and engaging with local suppliers, partners, and communities. Relevant academic background in business, entrepreneurship, food science, or a related field is beneficial, though equivalent experience is highly valued. Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch or other European languages is a plus.
Core Responsibilities
The Founder and CEO is responsible for setting the overall vision, strategy, and culture while overseeing product innovation for the condiment line. Key duties include managing financial performance, driving fundraising, and ensuring the company adheres to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience founding or scaling a company, preferably within the food or FMCG sectors, with strong financial and strategic planning skills. A background in sustainable business practices and fluency in English are required, with a relevant academic degree being beneficial.
About Chilasso Company
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 1 employee
Introduction Born from a simple belief that condiments could be bolder, purer, and better, we began by crafting a hot sauce that exceeded the standards of anything commonly found on the market. What started as a small, experimental passion in Amsterdam has grown into a serious, scalable ambition: to redefine hot sauce, hot ketchup, and tomato-based products with uncompromising quality, innovative flavor, and ethical business practices. Along the way, we explore ways to enhance a variety of complementary products, bringing bold taste and thoughtful craftsmanship to wherever our flavors fit naturally. Vision To become the market leader in hot sauce and hot ketchup, inspiring bold flavors and elevating tomato-based products, while conducting our business with ethical, sustainable, and responsible practices. Mission We create high-quality hot sauce and hot ketchup while caring for people, suppliers, and the planet. Values Quality first | Honest & transparent communication | Respect for people & environment | Local sourcing when possible Products & Services We produce high-quality Chilasso Hot Sauce (180 ml bottles, 2 L jerrycans). Other packaging options and our Chilasso Hot Ketchup are available only by backorder, including large business orders and crowdfunding — production proceeds once funding allows. Our hot ketchup has been successfully developed and tested, showing potential to shift the market from traditional ketchup consumers to hot ketchup consumers at competitive prices. A $1 billion annual revenue potential is embedded in our business model, product portfolio, and partner ecosystem. We are committed to scaling responsibly, improving operations, and aligning with ethical standards, with future B‑Corp certification as part of our long-term strategy.