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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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
15 The Parade,
Colchester Road,
Romford,
Essex,
RM3 0AQ
20 Woodland Road,
Darlington,
County Durham,
DL3 7PL
Ground Floor,
4 Providence Court,
Pynes Hill,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 5JL
26 Terminus Street,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 1EY
5 Town Centre,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL10 0JZ
383 Hendon Way,
London,
NW4 3LP
110 Cranbrook Road,
Ilford,
Essex,
IG1 4LZ
Argyle House,
29-31 Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2SD
11-13 Ravenswood Crescent,
High Street,
West Wickham,
London,
BR4 0JH
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
Athena Recruiting Services Ltd
The Director of Athena Recruiting Services Ltd and her resourcer supplies all clients with Commis Chefs, CDP's, Sous chefs, Head Chefs, and all waiting and front of house staff on a permanent and ad hoc basis for hotels, public houses, wedding events and functions. Please refer to our website for current testimonials from our existing clients
Coverage Essex, London
Barn N,
East Gorse Farm,
Salmons Lane,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO6 1RZ
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
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.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
The Best Connection
The Best Connection specialises in the supply of flexible workforce solutions to the industrial, warehouse, distribution & logistics, 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 Sussex
157a Montague Street,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN113BZ
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
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
Paramount Personnel
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality, Construction
Campus House Venny Bridge,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 8JQ
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.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
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.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
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
TaskMaster Resources
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
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
29 Bridge Street,
Andover,
Hampshire,
SP10 1BE
1st Floor,
11-13 New Rents,
Ashford,
Kent,
TN23 1LE
Wellington Square,
21,
Ayr,
Ayrshire,
KA7 1EZ
59 Station Parade,
Barking,
Essex,
IG11 8TU
Town Square,
Suite 1P & 1J,
Southgate House,
Basildon,
Essex,
SS14 1BN
92 High Street,
1st Floor,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT1 2BG
2nd Floor,
66-69 New Street,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B3 2QD
Unit 5,
Metropolitan Business Park,
Metropolitan Drive,
Blackpool,
Lancashire,
FY3 9LT
13,
Bracknell,
Bracknell Forest,
Berkshire,
RG12 1DL
Room 522,
Queensbury House,
106 Queens Road,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 3XF
7-9 Colston Avenue,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 4UB
41 Abbeygate Street,
Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP33 1LW
107 St Mary Street,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF10 1DX
18-20 Military Road,
Chatham,
Kent,
ME4 4JA
39 High Street,
Dukesmead House,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 1BE
49 The Close,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
GL53 0PP
6 Friarsgate,
Grosvenor Street,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 1XG
31-33 South Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 1EL
2 Lambeth Hill,
Room 17,
3rd Floor,
City Of London,
London,
EC4V 4BG
37 Sir Isaacs Walk,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO1 1JJ
3 Macon Court,
Macon Way,
Crewe,
Cheshire,
CW1 6FW
31 George Street,
Croydon,
Surrey,
CR0 1LB
18 19 Bondgate,
Darlington,
County Durham,
DL3 7JE
High Street,
37,
Dartford,
Kent,
DA1 1DT
26 Commercial Street,
Dundee,
Angus,
DD1 3EJ
Bridge House,
Framwellgate Bridge,
Durham,
County Durham,
DH1 4PW
79-82 Queen Street,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 3RW
17 Blythswood Square,
Glasgow,
Lanarkshire,
G2 4AD
5b West Square,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 1JJ
Marlowes,
109,
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire,
HP1 1BB
White Hart Street,
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
HP11 2HL
43 Prospect Street,
Suite C,
Conifer Rooms,
Hull,
North Humberside,
HU2 8PX
Queen Street,
1st Floor,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP1 1SW
5-7 Lowther St,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 4DH
103 Warwick Street,
Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire,
CV32 4RJ
18 Granby Street,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE1 1DE
1 Derby Square,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L2 9QR
George Street,
85-87,
Luton,
Bedfordshire,
LU1 2AT
126a-128 High Street,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire,
SL6 1PT
5 West Street,
Tollesbury,
Maldon,
Essex,
CM9 8RJ
57 Spring Gardens,
Manchester,
Lancashire,
M2 2BY
77-78 Northbrook Street,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG14 1AE
6-7 George Row,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN1 1DF
48 London Street,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR2 1LA
Cheapside,
3rd Floor,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG1 2HU
46 Priestgate,
1st Floor,
Crescent House,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire,
PE1 1JW
93 High Street,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH15 1AN
Taga House,
3a Theatre Street,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR1 8BQ
Sheen Road,
11-13,
Richmond,
Surrey,
TW9 1AD
17 Drake Street,
Serenity House,
Rochdale,
Lancashire,
OL16 1RE
147 South Street,
Romford,
Essex,
RM1 1PL
5A College Street,
Frederick Street,
Rotherham,
South Yorkshire,
S60 1QB
11 Leopold Street,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S1 2GY
85-89 High Street,
Southend-on-sea,
Essex,
SS1 1HS
44 Saint Petersgate,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK1 1HL
46-58 Pall Mall,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Stoke-on-trent,
Staffordshire,
ST1 1EE
44 Frederick Street,
Sunderland,
Tyne And Wear,
SR1 1NF
6 Emmanuel Road,
Mill Street,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands,
B72 1TJ
69A The Kingsway,
Swansea,
West Glamorgan,
SA1 5HY
Sankey Street,
82,
Warrington,
Cheshire,
WA1 1SG
1B High Street,
1c Central Hall Buildings,
Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire,
NN8 4HT
4 Wigmores South,
Welwyn Garden City,
Hertfordshire,
AL8 6PL
299 Oxford Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1C 2DZ
40-44 The Broadway,
Wimbledon,
London,
SW19 1RQ
Saint Nicholas Street,
3-4 Haswell House,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1UW
12A Murray Road,
Workington,
Cumbria,
CA14 2AD
Peter Street,
Broadway House,
Yeovil,
Somerset,
BA20 1PN
3-9 Micklegate,
Queens House,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO1 6JH
Caterek Recruitment
Industries covered: Catering and Hospitality
21 Shereway,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire,
HP19 8GL
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
86 Lower Ashley Road,
New Milton,
Hampshire,
BH25 5QG
Bath Road,
Slough,
Berkshire,
SL1 6AA
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