Welcome to Chefs Jobs UK

Connecting reliable chefs with quality kitchens

YOUR specialist CHEF RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Chefs Jobs UK is the temporary and permanent recruitment agency you need on your team if you’re a chef or responsible for running a site

With over three decades' experience as a hospitality and catering agency, we understand your world and believe in creating better working experiences for everyone.

The industry can be tough, but we keep things simple:

  • Decent, reliable chefs you can trust

  • Healthy workplaces 

  • Payment on time every week

  • Holiday pay as standard

  • Honest conversations and mutual respect

Save yourself the worry of finding your next contract or filling that role to keep you open for business - our friendly, honest, and down-to-earth experts are waiting for your call. 

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DISCOVER HOW CJUK CAN HELP YOU

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Find A Chef

Find talented chefs for across the UK.

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Find A Chef JOB

START WORKING WITH CJUK TODAY AND DISCOVER YOUR NEXT CHEF JOB.

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Chef plating food in a professional kitchen
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Chef Jobs Abroad vs. UK: What You Need to Know
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What AI and Tech Mean for the Future of Chef Recruitment
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Ghost Kitchens, TikTok Chefs & The New Hospitality Hiring Landscape
The Hidden Cost of Chef Turnover: What Poor Hiring Really Costs Your Business
The Hidden Cost of Chef Turnover: What Poor Hiring Really Costs Your Business
How Mental Health Is Changing the Way Kitchens Recruit
How Mental Health Is Changing the Way Kitchens Recruit
Why Your Kitchen Struggles to Keep Good Chefs (And How to Fix It)
Why Your Kitchen Struggles to Keep Good Chefs (And How to Fix It)
Working as a Relief Chef: What to Expect and How to Thrive
Working as a Relief Chef: What to Expect and How to Thrive
Michelin to Launches First Hotel Key Awards for Great Britain and Ireland on 1 October
Michelin to Launches First Hotel Key Awards for Great Britain and Ireland on 1 October
How to Prepare for a Chef Trial: Your Essential Guide
How to Prepare for a Chef Trial: Your Essential Guide
Labour's Plan of Action for the Hospitality Industry in the UK
Labour's Plan of Action for the Hospitality Industry in the UK
The Benefits of Using Temporary Chefs for Seasonal Roles
The Benefits of Using Temporary Chefs for Seasonal Roles
5 Reasons Chefs Love Being Part Of Our Temp Chef Agency
5 Reasons Chefs Love Being Part Of Our Temp Chef Agency
How Much Does An Agency Chef Get Paid In The UK?
How Much Does An Agency Chef Get Paid In The UK?
Seven Must-Have Qualities To Look For In A Chef
Seven Must-Have Qualities To Look For In A Chef
What Is A Relief Chef And Why Does Hospitality Need Them?
What Is A Relief Chef And Why Does Hospitality Need Them?
Find A Chef: How To Hire A Good Chef (And Fast!)
Find A Chef: How To Hire A Good Chef (And Fast!)
Agency Chef Jobs: What Is A Chef Agency & How Does It Work?
Agency Chef Jobs: What Is A Chef Agency & How Does It Work?
How To Write A CV For A Chef Job (With Free Template)
How To Write A CV For A Chef Job (With Free Template)
“I Need A Chef For My Restaurant!” How A Relief Chef Agency Can Help
“I Need A Chef For My Restaurant!” How A Relief Chef Agency Can Help
Do Relief Chefs Get Holiday Pay?
Do Relief Chefs Get Holiday Pay?
Meet The Team: Stacie Domanski-Tuckey, Senior Business Manager
Meet The Team: Stacie Domanski-Tuckey, Senior Business Manager
Why We Only Do Temporary Chef Recruitment (And Not Permanent)
Why We Only Do Temporary Chef Recruitment (And Not Permanent)
Meet The Team: Adam Littlewood, Recruitment Assistant
Meet The Team: Adam Littlewood, Recruitment Assistant
Kitchen Confessions: What’s It Really Like To Work As A Temp Chef?
Kitchen Confessions: What’s It Really Like To Work As A Temp Chef?
Six Surprising Benefits Of Working As A Relief Chef
Six Surprising Benefits Of Working As A Relief Chef