Find work

Flexible work,
on your terms.

Relief, seasonal, permanent, private and yacht work across the UK. Register once and our recruitment team will match you with roles that suit you.

How it works

Good work, with people who know kitchens.

We tell you the role, the venue, the hours and the rate before you say yes. You know exactly what you’re walking into.

Join a network built by chefs, for chefs, where fair pay, respect and professional support come first. We’re always looking for skilled, reliable chefs.

  1. Register

    Your experience, availability, CV and ID, in the form below.

  2. We call you

    We talk about the work you want and where.

  3. We match you

    Roles near you, or live-in work further afield.

  4. Cook

    Most chefs are placed within days.

Chefs at work in a busy professional kitchen
What you can count on

Fair work, honestly agreed.

  • Temp shifts, seasonal work and long-term roles
  • Take one shift or a run of them
  • Trials are always paid at the agreed rate
  • A team of chefs on the end of the phone
  • Private household and yacht roles too

Prefer to pick shifts yourself? Our app is now on Google Play for Android and the App Store for iPhone.

Join Relief Chefs UK

Register for work.

Send us your details and your CV using the form, with a copy of your ID or driving licence if you have it to hand, or call us. We’ll be in touch to talk about your experience, availability, preferred roles and upcoming placements near you.

We’ll guide you through onboarding and make sure you’re set up for success. Kitchen porters, commis chefs, chefs de partie, sous chefs, head chefs, executive chefs and waiting staff all welcome.

Got a question before applying? Call us, or message us on WhatsApp.

    About you

    Your experience

    Work you want
    Do you have your own transport available for work?
    Driving
    Live-in work
    Right to work in the UK
    Do you currently hold a DBS certificate?

    Tell us your certificate status only. Do not include conviction details or upload a DBS certificate here. Our team will discuss any role-specific checks with you.

    Documents

    Your latest professional reference

    You can register now and send anything missing later. We can only approve you for work once your ID, right to work and references have been checked.

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