About

• Join Our Team – Experienced Relief Chefs Wanted
• Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for your next challenge?
• At Chefs for Chefs, we’re expanding our team of talented Relief Chefs to support a wide range of hospitality businesses across the UK.
• Whether you’re a Kitchen Porter, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills, work in diverse kitchens, and enjoy the flexibility that fits your lifestyle.
• What You’ll Be Doing

As a Relief Chef, you’ll step into professional kitchens and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. Your duties will include

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes to established standards.
• Supporting kitchen teams with service, prep, and cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and organisation at all times.
• Adapting quickly to new environments and contributing positively to the team.
• Collaborating with business owners and chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Role Expectations
• Kitchen Porter – Support chefs with basic prep, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, manage dishwashing areas, and assist in keeping the kitchen organised.
• Chef de Partie – Deliver consistent dishes, maintain section standards, and support smooth kitchen service.
• Sous Chef – Lead kitchen teams, deputise for the Head Chef, manage orders, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
• Head Chef – Oversee all kitchen operations including rotas, stock control, ordering, compliance, and staff management.
• What We’re Looking For
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness certificates (minimum).
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A DBS check is desirable but not essential.
• Why Join Chefs for Chefs?
• With over a decade in hospitality staffing, we understand the industry inside out — because every member of our office team has been a chef too.

We offer

Competitive hourly pay with weekly holiday pay included

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Variety of assignments across pubs, restaurants, hotels, and more.
• Ongoing support and professional development.

UK-wide Rates

• Kitchen Porter – £12.50ph + holiday pay (£14.00ph total)
• Chef de Partie – £13.50ph + holiday pay (£15.12ph total)
• Sous Chef – £15.50ph + holiday pay (£17.37ph total)
• Head Chef – £17.50ph + holiday pay (£19.61ph total)

London Rates

• Kitchen Porter – £14.00ph + holiday pay (£15.68ph total)
• Chef de Partie – £14.50ph + holiday pay (£16.25ph total)
• Sous Chef – £16.50ph + holiday pay (£18.49ph total)
• Head Chef – £18.50ph + holiday pay (£20.73ph total)