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Chef de Partie — Somerset
Somerset£18 per hour
Proper pub cooking starts long before the first order. Our Somerset Chef de Partie recruitment focuses on gastro pub kitchens: building a dependable mise en place, cooking your section accurately and keeping flavour at the centre of every plate.
Temporary chef opportunities at £18 per hour suit fresh-food cooks who enjoy a lively pub service and can work confidently alongside a small brigade. Add your gastro pub experience to the app and apply for available assignments.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Chef de Partie — Hampshire
Hampshire£18 per hour
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each bring a different rhythm to a hotel kitchen. We welcome Chef de Partie registrations in Hampshire for temporary work across 3-star and 4-star hotels.
At £18 per hour, these opportunities suit a versatile chef who understands preparation lists, portion control and the importance of getting dishes out together. Tell us which hotel services and sections you know best. Temporary chef applications are handled through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Chef de Partie — Exeter
Exeter£18 per hour
Own your section and take pride in what leaves it. Chef de Partie opportunities in Exeter are aimed at restaurant cooks with the organisation to prepare thoroughly and the judgement to keep quality steady when orders build.
Expect the recruitment conversation to cover your strongest sections, fresh-food experience and ability to work with the pass. £18 per hour for temporary assignments; create your chef profile in the app to explore available work.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Chef de Partie — Cornwall
Cornwall£18 per hour
From a busy breakfast service to a carefully plated evening meal, hotel cooking calls for adaptability. Register for temporary Chef de Partie opportunities in Cornwall's 3-star hotel sector at £18 per hour.
We want to hear from cooks who can follow a kitchen's recipes, handle stock carefully and leave a clean, organised section for the next service. Include your hotel kitchen background and preferred type of shift in your app profile.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Sous Chef — Cardiff
Cardiff£19–£20 per hour
A good sous chef brings the whole kitchen together. Our Cardiff gastro pub recruitment welcomes chefs who can organise prep, support junior cooks and help the head chef keep service moving without losing attention to the food.
Temporary Sous Chef opportunities pay £19–£20 per hour. Fresh-food pub experience, clear communication and a willingness to cook alongside the team will help you make an impression. Register and apply through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Sous Chef — Exmouth
Exmouth£19–£20 per hour
Keep the brigade ready for the next service. Sous Chef registration opportunities in Exmouth focus on 4-star hotel kitchens, where preparation, guest expectations and coordination between sections all matter.
Bring experience of checking mise en place, monitoring food quality and supporting the head chef across varied hotel services. Temporary rates are £19–£20 per hour. Use your app profile to explain your hotel background and the responsibilities you have held.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Sous Chef — Paignton
Paignton£19–£20 per hour
Good event food depends on careful planning as much as cooking. We are building our Paignton Sous Chef network for catering company and event kitchen opportunities.
These temporary assignments suit chefs comfortable with batch preparation, accurate portions and coordinating food ready for service. Tell us about your outside catering or banqueting experience and the scale of events you have supported. £19–£20 per hour; temporary chef applications go through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Sous Chef — Edinburgh
Edinburgh£19–£20 per hour
Precision on the plate. Discipline behind the pass. Edinburgh Sous Chef registrations are welcome for temporary opportunities in high-end dining environments.
This focus suits chefs who understand detailed preparation, accurate finishing and the need to brief a team clearly before service. Share your fine-dining experience, the sections you have led and your approach to maintaining standards. £19–£20 per hour, with available assignments applied for through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Head Chef — Devon
Devon£23–£30 per hour
Take charge of a hotel kitchen with a clear plan for the day. Head Chef opportunities in Devon include recruitment for 3-star hotel environments, where dependable breakfast, restaurant and group dining service need practical leadership.
We welcome experienced heads who can organise the rota, oversee ordering and stock, and keep food safety routines consistent. Temporary Head Chef rates are £23–£30 per hour. Outline your hotel management experience in the app and apply for suitable available assignments.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Head Chef — Hampshire
Hampshire£23–£30 per hour
Lead the food, the standards and the people behind them. Our Hampshire Head Chef recruitment targets 4-star hotel and high-end venue opportunities for leaders who combine confident cooking with sound kitchen management.
Tell us about menu planning, food cost control, training a brigade and handling demanding services. We are seeking registrations for temporary leadership work at £23–£30 per hour. Create your app profile with examples of the kitchens you have managed.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Head Chef — Torbay
Torbay£23–£30 per hour
Can you turn an event brief into a well-run kitchen service? Register for Head Chef opportunities in Torbay with a catering company and events focus.
Your experience might include planning production, organising chefs across preparation and service, managing quantities and coordinating with front of house. These temporary leadership opportunities are advertised at £23–£30 per hour. Describe the types and size of events you have led, then apply for available work through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Head Chef — Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire£23–£30 per hour
A gastro pub needs a head chef who understands both the plate and the business. We welcome Pembrokeshire Head Chef registrations from experienced fresh-food leaders who can build a workable prep plan and guide a team through a busy service.
Show us your strengths in seasonal menus, supplier ordering, waste control and consistent cooking. Temporary and relief Head Chef opportunities pay £23–£30 per hour. Register your details and apply through the app.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Sous Chef · Boutique Hotel — Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire£19–£20 per hour
Welsh produce, local seafood and wood-fired cooking give this Pembrokeshire boutique hotel its food identity. The characterful 4-star property has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, offering a distinctive setting for a capable sous chef.
Register for ongoing temporary opportunities supporting restaurant dining, weddings and events. The advertised rate is £19–£20 per hour, with live-in accommodation provided for this opportunity. Share your experience of cooking to a high standard through the app; booking details are confirmed individually.
Register through the app →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Private Housekeeper — Surrey
SurreySalary depending on experience
A beautifully maintained private home takes care, judgement and discretion. Our Surrey Private Housekeeper recruitment welcomes applicants experienced in looking after personal spaces and respecting a household's routines.
Tell us about your cleaning standards, laundry and garment-care experience, and the responsibilities you have held in private homes. Salary depends on experience: include your expectations and preferred working arrangements when you contact our recruitment team. Duties and hours are agreed for each role.
Register with our recruitment team →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Private Housekeeper — Cotswolds
CotswoldsSalary depending on experience
Bring order and a welcoming feel to a Cotswolds home. We are inviting Private Housekeeper registrations from people who enjoy thorough housekeeping and can plan their work around the needs of a private household.
Your application should describe the properties you have cared for, your approach to delicate surfaces and furnishings, and any relevant references. Salary is depending on experience. Let our team know your salary expectations and whether you prefer live-in or live-out work.
Register with our recruitment team →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Devon
Devon£15 per hour
Help deliver memorable occasions across Devon. Our event staffing network welcomes waiting and champagne service professionals who can move smoothly between drinks receptions, food service and clearing down.
£15 per hour, self-employed applicants only. We want to hear about your event experience, availability and where you can travel. Apply through the website's temporary hospitality staff route; our team confirms the service brief for each assignment.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Paignton
Paignton£15 per hour
Be the friendly face guests meet at the reception. Paignton event waiting opportunities suit people who enjoy welcoming arrivals, offering drinks and keeping a reception area ready as guests mingle.
Champagne service experience and a confident, helpful manner are valuable. The advertised rate is £15 per hour for self-employed applicants only. Tell our recruitment team about your guest-facing work and transport arrangements using the temporary staff application.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Torquay
Torquay£15 per hour
Polished service makes a difference at a formal occasion. We welcome Torquay waiting staff registrations from applicants comfortable carrying drinks trays, serving champagne carefully and clearing tables discreetly.
These event hospitality opportunities pay £15 per hour and are for self-employed applicants only. Include any banqueting or formal reception experience in your website application so our team can discuss assignments suited to your service background.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Exmouth
Exmouth£15 per hour
Keep drinks flowing and guests looked after. Exmouth champagne service and event waiting opportunities are aimed at attentive staff who notice when a guest needs help and communicate well with the wider service team.
£15 per hour; self-employed applicants only. Let us know about your reception service experience, availability and preferred travel area. Applications are handled separately from chef recruitment through our website temporary staff form.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Plymouth
Plymouth£15 per hour
From setting tables to the final clear-down, every stage matters. Join our Plymouth event staffing network if you have hands-on waiting experience and enjoy working as part of an organised hospitality team.
Opportunities cover event food service and champagne receptions at £15 per hour, for self-employed applicants only. Describe your experience of serving groups and working to a service brief when you apply through our recruitment team.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Event Waiting & Champagne Service Staff — Launceston
Launceston£15 per hour
Looking for event hospitality work around Launceston? We are building a network of reliable waiting and champagne service staff who can arrive prepared, follow the event briefing and help the team leave service areas tidy.
The advertised rate is £15 per hour, self-employed only. Tell us which aspects of event service you know, your availability and how you would travel to assignments. Register through the temporary hospitality staff form.
Apply for temporary staff work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Bartender · 3-Star & 5-Star Hotels — Cotswolds
CotswoldsSalary depending on experience
A hotel bar should feel welcoming from the first order. Cotswolds bartender registrations are open for opportunities across 3-star and 5-star hotel settings, from relaxed guest drinks to more formal service.
Tell us about your drinks knowledge, hotel experience and confidence keeping a bar stocked and presentable. Salary depends on experience: state the annual salary you seek, or your hourly expectation for temporary work. Apply through our recruitment team.
Tell us your salary expectations →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Bartender · 3-Star & 5-Star Hotels — Devon
DevonSalary depending on experience
Make good drinks and make guests feel at home. Our Devon hotel bar recruitment welcomes bartenders who enjoy conversation, can manage a busy station and keep service friendly when orders come in together.
We recruit for 3-star and 5-star hotel opportunities. Include your bar experience, availability and whether you want a permanent position or temporary work. Salary is depending on experience; please tell us what you expect to earn.
Tell us your salary expectations →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Bartender · 3-Star & 5-Star Hotels — Hampshire
HampshireSalary depending on experience
Behind a well-run bar is someone who prepares properly. Hampshire bartender opportunities across 3-star and 5-star hotels suit applicants who understand stock rotation, a clean workstation and accurate orders as well as guest service.
Describe your hotel or restaurant bar background and any cocktail experience you would bring. Our team wants to hear your salary expectations, with an hourly rate if you prefer temporary work. Pay is agreed according to the role and experience.
Tell us your salary expectations →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Bartender · 3-Star & 5-Star Hotels — Surrey
SurreySalary depending on experience
Attentive service is at the heart of our Surrey hotel bartender recruitment. We welcome applications for 3-star and 5-star hotel opportunities from people who can read the room, offer helpful drinks guidance and remain composed during busy periods.
Tell us about your guest service style and previous bar responsibilities. Salary depends on experience, so include your expectations and whether you are looking for full-time or temporary work when registering with our team.
Tell us your salary expectations →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Full-Time Chef de Partie — Exmouth
ExmouthFrom £30,000 per annum
More time away from the kitchen, with a proper cooking role to return to. This full-time Chef de Partie opportunity in Exmouth offers a starting salary of £30,000 per annum and 45 hours over four days out of seven.
You will need the preparation habits and section skills to make those working days count. Tell our permanent recruitment team where you are most confident in the kitchen and what you want from your next role. The four-day pattern offers three days outside the rota.
Apply for this full-time role →Apply through our permanent recruitment team. Full terms are discussed during the application process.
Full-Time Chef de Partie — Exeter
ExeterFrom £30,000 per annum
Ready to take responsibility for your own section? Our full-time Chef de Partie opportunity in Exeter is for a cook who takes pride in accurate preparation, sensible organisation and dishes finished with care.
Starting salary is £30,000 per annum for 45 hours a week, arranged across four days out of seven. Send our permanent recruitment team your CV, availability and a clear picture of your section experience. The working pattern makes room for life outside the kitchen alongside a committed chef role.
Apply for this full-time role →Apply through our permanent recruitment team. Full terms are discussed during the application process.
Full-Time Chef de Partie — Torquay
TorquayFrom £30,000 per annum
Build a kitchen career that leaves room for your own plans. This Torquay Chef de Partie role starts at £30,000 per annum, with a 45-hour week worked over four days out of seven.
We want to hear from dependable cooks who communicate clearly during service and leave their section ready for the next shift. Apply through permanent recruitment with your CV and the cooking experience you would bring. Discuss the rota and full role details with our team.
Apply for this full-time role →Apply through our permanent recruitment team. Full terms are discussed during the application process.
Full-Time Sous Chef · Gastro Pub — Salisbury
Salisbury£36,000 per annum + tips
Your next sous chef move could come with a home as well as a kitchen. This Salisbury gastro pub role offers £36,000 per annum plus tips, with free live-in accommodation included.
Working with one of our signature clients, you will support the head chef, organise preparation and help the team deliver the food confidently. It suits a hands-on sous chef who enjoys pub hospitality and takes responsibility when service gets busy. Contact our permanent recruitment team for a confidential conversation.
Apply for this full-time role →Apply through our permanent recruitment team. Full terms are discussed during the application process.
Full-Time Head Chef · Riverside Pub & Hotel — Salisbury
Salisbury£40,000 per annum
A riverside setting, a characterful pub and a kitchen to lead. This Salisbury Head Chef opportunity is based at a historic pub and hotel with exposed beams, open fireplaces and a waterside garden. Its food draws on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
The package is £40,000 per annum for 48 hours per week, with free live-in accommodation. Bring experience of leading a brigade, organising the kitchen and maintaining consistency through service. Apply confidentially through our permanent recruitment team.
Apply for this full-time role →Apply through our permanent recruitment team. Full terms are discussed during the application process.
Casual Kitchen Porters · Events — Devon
Devon£16 per hour
The chefs cannot deliver an event without a strong kitchen support team. We need casual Kitchen Porter registrations for multiple events in Devon, covering pot wash, dishwashing, equipment cleaning and keeping preparation areas clear.
£16 per hour, self-employed applicants only. This is practical, hands-on work for reliable people who can follow instructions and keep moving with the team. Apply through our temporary hospitality staff form with your availability, transport arrangements and kitchen or event experience. Locations and hours are confirmed per assignment.
Register for casual KP work →Registration opportunity. Work is subject to availability; pay, hours and requirements are confirmed for each assignment.
Not seeing your role? We welcome registrations across hospitality. Opportunities depend on client demand, your experience and location.
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