Hire a chef

The right chef,
when you need one.

From short-term cover to long-term placements: chefs and hospitality staff for pubs, restaurants and hotels, every one fully vetted and right-to-work checked. Tell us what you need and our recruitment team does the rest, anywhere in the UK.

How it works

From empty rota to chef on the pass.

Fill in the form below or call us. Our experienced recruitment team will come back to you and find vetted, briefed chefs for your kitchen, subject to availability.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Role, location, dates and anything the kitchen needs. By form or by phone.

  2. We call you back

    Our staffing manager talks it through with you.

  3. We match your chef

    A vetted chef with the right experience for your kitchen.

  4. Your chef arrives

    Briefed and ready to work from day one.

A chef plating in a professional kitchen during service
Who we work with

Kitchens of every size.

Pubs and inns, hotels, restaurants, events and catering, rural venues, private households and yacht management companies. From one missing commis to a full brigade for a busy season.

  • Pubs and inns needing emergency weekend cover
  • Hotels needing breakfast chefs or seasonal staff
  • Restaurants needing short-notice replacements
  • Events and catering needing flexible chefs
  • Rural venues struggling with recruitment
  • Yacht management companies and private household staff
  • Kitchen porter to executive chef
  • Front of house, bar and housekeeping staff too
  • Emergency, temporary, seasonal and permanent, including temp-to-perm
  • Nationwide across the UK, and internationally
“They kept our kitchen open during peak season. Absolute lifesavers.”
The Swan at Stow
What people say

“I have found them very good in looking after their chefs and clients. Walter is always at the end of a phone or will message you straight back. I would highly recommend them for short or long term assignments.”

Wayne Maddern

“Walter is very professional. Being a chef himself he sets his standards high, has a go-to attitude and goes the extra mile. Having known Walter personally for the past decade, I would recommend him and his services without hesitation.”

Colin Harper
Pricing

Your first placement, for less.

A limited promotion for venues booking with us for the first time.

20% off your first placement

Limited promotion. New clients only.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Anything else, call us on 01392 715474.

How fast can you send staff?

In many cases we can supply staff at short notice, depending on the role, location and availability. For urgent requirements, call us directly on 01392 715474.

Are your staff vetted?

Yes. Every candidate is screened for experience, reliability, presentation and professionalism before they are introduced to a client. Every chef is ID-checked, right-to-work checked and referenced.

Do you offer long-term placements?

Yes. We supply short-term, long-term, seasonal and permanent placements, as well as last-minute and emergency cover.

Do you cover the entire UK?

We support clients across the UK and internationally, including yachts, private households, hotels, restaurants and events.

Do you offer emergency weekend cover?

Yes. We are available 24/7.

What types of staff do you supply?
  • Chefs: all levels, temporary and permanent
  • Front of house: waiters, supervisors and managers
  • Bar staff: bartenders, mixologists and bar managers
  • Housekeeping: hotels and private households
  • Private household staff: chefs, housekeepers and service staff
  • Yacht crew: yacht chefs, stews and interior staff
  • Event and catering teams: banqueting and large-scale events

From last-minute cover to long-term placements, we cover all hospitality staffing needs.

Book a chef

Tell us who you need.

Once you send it, our staffing manager will contact you to talk it through and match you with the right chef. For cover today, call the emergency line.

07761 504333

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