Chef recruitment agency list including sous chef, pastry chef & cook
Chef recruiters will place candidates such as Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Cooks into kitchen vacancies within the Catering industry. A top Catering recruiter will work with establishments such as restaurants, pubs and hotels to fill cook openings on a permanent, temporary or seasonal basis.
Roles in the kitchen
The role of a Chef is to work as part of a team to prepare food for customers - with candidates often being responsible for a particular food station, such as Fish, Pastry, Desserts, etc. Duties will vary depending on the role within the kitchen, however general tasks may include cooking and presenting dishes, maintaining food hygiene standards and monitoring stock control. A Head Chef is accountable for the whole kitchen and will be expected to manage an entire team of Kitchen Staff. Recruitment agencies will need to supply candidates who are flexible and willing to work unsociable hours as shifts can be long and include weekend and evening work.
Candidates will commonly enter a position via an entry level role such as Commis Chef, before gaining experience within the various areas of the kitchen. Academic qualifications aren't necessary for the role, however employers will favour applicants with an educational background in Catering or Cookery. More specialist roles such as that of a Pastry Chef, may require specific training and job relevant credentials such as a Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery.
Salaries
Salaries for Chef jobs can vary but a trainee will usually command starting earnings of around £12k per annum. This will rise as candidates progress through the kitchen with a Chef de Partie earning an average of £16k and a Sous Chef receiving around £22k. Head Chefs are typically the highest paid professionals at around £30k, while Executive professionals can potentially command £50k+.
Although Catering recruitment agencies will commonly recruit Chefs and Cooks for permanent jobs, there is also a high demand to fill seasonal and temporary roles. These may be supplied to local or UK-wide clients, depending on the agency.
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Ellis Mack Catering, Hospitality & Retail Specialists
Ellis Mack are specialists within the Hospitality and Retail sectors, providing permanent and interim contract Operational Management, Chef and Head Office/Support recruitment solutions. A skilled consultant team with practical experience within the sectors for which they recruit. Competitive fees & market leading rebates. High placement success rates and low attrition ratios providing peace of mind and value for money for our clients.
Coverage UK wide
The Centrum Building,
38 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
Strathclyde,
G1 3DX
Berry Recruitment - Catering & Hospitality Division
Berry Recruitment has a devoted catering division with the resources and experience to serve hotels, restaurants, pubs, and large events / venues with high quality kitchen staff. From entry-level assistants to head chef and manager vacancies, Berry has a proud reputation for delivering successful solutions for all kitchen positions nationwide. We conduct appropriate skill / food hygiene tests and ensure that all kitchen staff are qualified.
Coverage UK wide
20 Woodland Road,
Darlington,
County Durham,
DL3 7PL
5 Town Centre,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL10 0JZ
383 Hendon Way,
London,
NW4 3LP
110 Cranbrook Road,
Ilford,
Essex,
IG1 4LZ
KSB Recruitment Consultants Ltd - Catering & Hospitality
KSB Recruitment Consultants have been recruiting staff for the Catering & Hospitality industry including hotel, restaurants, the military, schools, nursing homes and contract catering plus many more for over 25 years. All of our specialist consultants have specific industry experience & knowledge. Offering a 1 hour response guarantee,we endeavour to support you in your search for TEMPORARY or PERMANENT catering/hospitality staff across the U.K
Coverage U.K. wide and Europe
Centre Court,
1301 Stratford Road,
Hall Green,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B28 9HH
Recruiter Tip
Chefs you must always look the part, from the start of the shift to the end of the day. Your professional and hygienic appearance and work practices demonstrate how you produce and present your culinary skills and enhance your customers' perception and appreciation.Denby Professionals
First impressions count. We understand the importance of your employees making the right impression on customers. Our fees are the most competitive in the marketplace. Candidates in hospitality must possess exceptional service standards, and display impeccable character in high pressure situations. Whether you are looking for a Chef, an Event Planner, or perhaps a Manager, we have worked in the industry directly and we know we can help.
Coverage Nationwide and International
Suite 9,
Westleigh House,
Denby Dale,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire,
HD8 8QJ
Catermatch Solutions
Based in the North West and supplying culinary staff across the UK, Catermatch Solutions are specialist recruiters for the Catering industry. We reference check, interview and assess the skills of candidates across all roles in the sector, covering areas including Kitchen, Restaurant, Front Office and Management. From Michelin star establishments to wedding settings, we offer an efficient recruitment service with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Coverage UK wide
Suite 37,
Barton Arcade,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M3 2BH
Contract Options Catering Division
Established in 1994 Contract Options specialises in temporary and permanent staffing solutions for both front and back of house. Our consultants are seasoned industry professionals who understand the diverse nature of catering. Candidates are skills & knowledge tested upon registration interviewed & referenced. Temporary staff can be supplied at competitive hourly rates, permanent positions can be placed via a fixed fee or temp-to perm solution.
Coverage UK wide
2nd Floor,
12/14 Devonshire Row,
London,
Greater London,
EC2M 4RH
The Best Connection
The Best Connection specialises in the supply of flexible workforce solutions to the industrial, warehouse, distribution & logistics, retail, and food sectors. If you are a candidate seeking employment, or a client looking for staff, please feel free to call one of our consultants who will help find the perfect match.
Coverage South East and West Sussex
157a Montague Street,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN113BZ
Recruiter Tip
The successful working kitchen is a very difficult and demanding environment. To operate effectively and to overcome the daily challenges you must be alert, organised and committed. The preparation, service and operation of the establishment is hard, hot and relentless, but with exceptional talent, team work, diversity and strength, the main goal of customer satisfaction is achieved.CMD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
CMD Recruitment is a highly successful professional agency offering clients the full recruitment solution. We offer a bespoke service delivered by a team of experienced consultants who are always happy to help and always deliver. With offices based in Devizes and Calne we recruit across the South West.
Coverage South West
Unit 5 Fourbrooks Business Park,
Maundrell Road,
Porte Marsh Industrial Estate,
Calne,
Wiltshire,
SN11 9PP
13 Market Place,
Devizes,
Wiltshire,
SN10 1HT
4 Lancaster House,
Lancaster Park,
Bowerhill,
Melksham,
Wiltshire,
SN12 6TT
Juice Hospitality Ltd
Recruiting for all roles throughout the entire Catering industry including: Banqueting Managers, Front Office Managers and Sous Chefs. We understand that hygiene is of the utmost importance and we pre-screen all of our professional candidates to make sure they are a perfect fit for your business and its ethos. Recruiting for all levels, our candidate database contains over 30, 000 candidates waiting to fill permanent, temporary and contract roles
Coverage National UK
Hampden House,
Monument Park,
Chalgrove,
Oxfordshire,
OX44 7TW
Richards Events & Recruitment Services Limited
Richards Events Catering division have in excess of 30 experience providing Catering and Hospitality staff from Waiting, Bar and Wine Waiters to Front of House reception, Chefs and KPs to some of the most prestigious events and Hotels in the UK. Our hand picked team members are customer focussed, professional, smart and well presented and keen to ensure that your clientele leave your event or venue with fond memories.
Coverage UK WIDE
Kedleston Rise,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
OX16 9TX
86 Lower Ashley Road,
New Milton,
Hampshire,
BH25 5QG
Bath Road,
Slough,
Berkshire,
SL1 6AA
Highbury Recruitment
At Highbury Recruitment we believe in building personal and long standing relationships with both clients and candidates alike. Specialising in Industrial, Engineering, Scientific, Construction and Hospitality sectors, Permanent and Temporary recruitment, Highbury Recruitment has an extensive network of contacts. This makes us the only place you need to go for your recruitment requirements. Our ethos is simple: 'A personal approach to personnel'
Coverage East Anglia
Highbury Recruitment,
13 Upper King Street,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR3 1AB
Recruiter Tip
During an interview and probably a work trial scenario, be positive, presentable and alert. Try to get involved as much as possible and take on responsibility - to deal with requests, solve problems and assist in working operations. Prove that you have the skills and experience and the industry knowledge to perform the task and to be able to handle the job. Perform, cook and present to the best of your ability and don't shy away from the team.Upex Employment
We understand the need for a proactive and reliable workforce to support your business, whilst keeping costs minimal. As a specialist staffing solution to the Industrial, Environmental, Commercial and Catering Sectors, we have the experience and integrity to provide our clients with industry-leading support. Upex Employment can help minimise costs with competitive rates and maximise revenue with around-the-clock support.
Coverage UK wide
1 Corrie Road,
Addlestone,
Surrey,
KT15 2HT
Connect Appointments
Looking for staff to join your business in the Food Industry? If the answer's yes, then you might be wondering how you can find quality people. In truth, there's no real secret. It all comes down to hard work and a healthy portion of intuition - the type of thing that only comes with lots of experience. At Connect Appointments, we've got masses of that - and we exist to go the extra mile for our clients. Try us and you won't be disappointed.
Coverage Scotland & North East England
152 West Marketgait,
Dundee,
DD1 1NJ
152 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8EE
200 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
Scotland,
G2 4HG
Unit 3 Earls Court,
Grangemouth,
Stirlingshire,
FK3 8ZE
10-18 Hope Street,
Hamilton,
South Lanarkshire,
ML3 6AF
19 Shairps Business Park,
Houston Road,
Houston Industrial Estate,
Livingston,
West Lothian,
EH54 5FD
4 Admiral Way,
Sunderland,
Tyne & Wear,
SR3 3XW
Brightwork Ltd
Quality Link Recruitment is a specialist division of Brightwork that is dedicated to bringing the very best in Hospitality to Bars, Restaurants and Events Teams across Scotland. We appreciate the industry's reputation for high staff turnover and that's why we deliver personnel for ad-hoc, seasonal or permanent positions. Chefs? Pub Managers? Waiting staff? We can source and deploy employees for any role.
Coverage Scotland
20 Stafford Street,
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
EH3 7BD
209/211 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
Strathclyde,
G2 5QY
Caterek Recruitment
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
21 Shereway,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire,
HP19 8GL
Apple Appointments South West
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
39 Marsh Green Road,
Marsh Barton,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 8PN
Paramount Personnel
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality, Construction
Campus House Venny Bridge,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 8JQ
Personnel Solutions
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
North End Brampford Speke,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX5 5HL
Stratton Mills
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality, Health Care, Industrial
32A Egginton Street,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE5 5BA
Minster Chefs
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
1 Sovereign Business Park,
48 Willis Way,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH15 3TB
Towngate Personnel
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
County Gates House 300 Poole Road Westbourne,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH12 1AZ
Back-2-Front
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
Suite C1,
White House Business Centre,
Kingswood,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS15 8DH
Industrial Temporaries
Industries covered: Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Engineering, Personnel / HR, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production
122 Walsgrave Road,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
CV2 4AX
Time 4 Recruitment
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Engineering, Industrial
167 Broadway,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF24 1QH
Check Recruitment
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
Victory Business Ctr.,
Somers Road North,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 1PJ
Adecco
Industries covered: Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Child Care, Construction, Education, Engineering, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Not-for-profit, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy
1st Floor,
11-13 New Rents,
Ashford,
Kent,
TN23 1LE
Unit 5,
Metropolitan Business Park,
Metropolitan Drive,
Blackpool,
Lancashire,
FY3 9LT
18-20 Military Road,
Chatham,
Kent,
ME4 4JA
37 Sir Isaacs Walk,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO1 1JJ
5b West Square,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 1JJ
5-7 Lowther St,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 4DH
Taga House,
3a Theatre Street,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR1 8BQ
85-89 High Street,
Southend-on-sea,
Essex,
SS1 1HS
TaskMaster
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality, Driving, Education, Engineering, Health Care, Industrial
Imperial House Imperial Arcade,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire,
HD1 2BR
36 Lower Basinghall Street,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS1 5EB
2a Midgate House Midgate,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire,
PE1 1TN
Unit 1b,
South Park Way,
Wakefield 41,
Business Park,
Wakefield,
West Yorkshire,
WF2 0XJ
New Recruits
Industries covered: Automotive, Catering and Hospitality, Industrial, Legal, Logistics
11,
Church Lane,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
OX16 5LR
1st Floor,
2a Sheep Street,
Bicester,
Oxfordshire,
OX26 6TB
Unit 1 & 2 Kings Storage,
Bobby Friar Close,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX4 6ZN
109/110 Commercial Road,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN1 5PL
Arc Recruitment
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
Cardiff Business Technology Centre,
Senghennydd Road,
Cathays,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF24 4AY
2nd Floor,
1 City Square,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS1 2ES
Liverpool Science Park Innovation Centre 1,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L3 5TF
Canterbury Court (Office 3.51) Kennington Workspace,
Stockwell,
London,
SW9 6DE
Catering Services International
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
6 Bladud Buildings,
Bath,
Avon,
BA1 5LS
37 Ship Street,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 1AB
56 Baldwin Street,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 1QW
13 Cathedral Road,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF11 9HA
7 Rodney Road,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
GL50 1HX
73-74 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8TE
5 Cricklade Court Cricklade Road,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN1 3EY