Gastro pubs and country inns
Help with weekend service, annual leave and longer vacancies.
Relief Chefs UK
Temporary & Relief Chefs Somerset
RELIEF CHEFS UK / SOMERSET CHEF COVER
Need a reliable relief chef in Somerset?
Cover an unexpected absence, a demanding weekend or a longer kitchen vacancy with chef-led temporary recruitment for Somerset hospitality businesses. Tell us your venue, dates and chef level and we’ll check suitable availability.
Our recruitment team handles agency enquiries. Chef cover depends on role, location, dates and availability.
Run by chefsTemporary & permanent recruitmentUK-wide enquiries welcome
THE CHALLENGE
Somerset chef cover that starts with your postcode.
A city-centre hotel and a rural pub outside a Somerset market town may need the same chef level but very different travel arrangements. We start with your location, the shift pattern and the practical requirements of your kitchen.
We welcome enquiries from Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Glastonbury, Minehead and surrounding Somerset locations. These are areas we can assess for cover, not a guarantee that a chef is available in every town on every day.
Let us know whether your vacancy is for a Chef de Partie to run a section, a Sous Chef to supervise prep, or a Head Chef who can lead the operation while you recruit. Emergency, longer-term and planned seasonal assignments are all worth discussing.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Somerset venues we work to support
Hotels and wedding venues
Breakfast, restaurant and banqueting staffing enquiries.
Restaurants and destination dining
Cover for section chefs and senior kitchen leaders during busy trade.
Rural and coastal hospitality
Assignments where transport or live-in accommodation may be important.
HELP US FIND THE RIGHT MATCH
Tell us what you need in Somerset
A good location-specific brief helps us check workable chef options.
- Venue name, town and full postcode
- Required chef grade and key menu or service experience
- Dates, total expected hours and whether shifts are ongoing
- Parking, public transport and accommodation availability
- Expected covers and whether the chef works solo or with a team
“From busy food-led pubs to rural hotels and events kitchens, we understand the travel and staffing realities of Somerset.”Our approach to understanding your kitchen brief
Local detail, national reach.
Relief Chefs UK serves hospitality clients across the country, with strong experience in the South West. Our team works to understand each Somerset request individually, confirm the job requirements and check the practicalities before putting forward a chef.
CHOOSE HOW TO BOOK
Prefer a personal agency service or to book via our app?
01 / Our recruitment team
We discuss your role, dates, kitchen and requirements and help source suitable chefs. Best when you want personal support with a complex or urgent booking.
Enquire with the team →02 / Self-service chef app
Post your own shifts, review chef applicants and agree booking terms in the Relief Chefs UK marketplace. The app is separate from our agency service.
Explore the app →GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Taunton and Bridgwater?
Yes, we welcome enquiries from Taunton, Bridgwater and surrounding areas. Specific chef availability depends on dates, role and travel requirements.
Can you find chefs for rural Somerset pubs?
We can assess rural assignments. Tell us the exact postcode, shift times and whether live-in accommodation or a car is needed.
Is this only for emergency work?
No. We also discuss planned weekly cover, seasonal assignments and permanent chef recruitment.
How do I request chef cover?
Use our booking form or call the office. If the need is urgent, call our emergency line and describe the service you need covered.
Learn more about all our recruitment services.
NEED KITCHEN COVER?
Tell us who you need. We’ll discuss the next step.
Send the chef grade, venue postcode, dates and shift hours. Our team will talk through your requirements and check suitable options.
PERSONAL AGENCY SERVICE
Tell us which chef you need.
Send your venue, dates and shift requirements. Our team will contact you to discuss availability and terms.