Chefs wanted - Derby & Derbyshire

Chefs wanted - Derby & Derbyshire

Pay: £17-£20 p/h
(dependent on level, experience & shift patterns,)
Shifts: Breakfast Shifts | Days | Evenings | Weekends | Immediate starts

Shift Times: 5.30am - 2pm | 12-8/10pm | 2/3pm till 11pm |
Contract: Temporary - full‑time & part‑time available

Are you a chef who wants to work in exciting kitchens that appreciate a real skilled chef working with fresh food? We're partnering with lots of hotels and event clients across Nottingham & Derby ready for their busy peak summer/events periods.

Here at Blue Arrow we're searching for Breakfast Chefs, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties who can deliver top‑quality fresh food, within a timely manner, and keep standards high.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen and want work that fits around your life, this is your chance to step into flexible, ongoing opportunities.

Whether you want extra hours, flexible shifts, or ongoing work that could lead to something permanent, we've got options for you.

Why Choose Blue Arrow?

Blue Arrow is one of the UK's most trusted hospitality agencies and our Derby chef desk is consistently busy, giving you regular access to quality work.

What you get with us:

• Great hourly rates + weekly pay
• PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED
• Your own App & Portal to accept shifts instantly
• A dedicated consultant supporting your goals
• Mixture of ongoing roles and short-term assignments
• Routes into permanent positions with amazing clients

Work across:

• Hotels, pubs & restaurants
• Golf clubs, events, stadiums
• Contract catering & industrial sites
• Garden centres & farm shops
• Schools, nurseries, universities, care homes & hospitals*

*Some environments require an Enhanced DBS. We can arrange this at a cost but this will open doors to Schools and Care home environments plus many more work opportunities.

Our chefs stay with us because the work is steady, flexible, and offers brilliant progression opportunities.

Working Environment

Every kitchen is different, hotels, events, restaurants, education, care, and more, so your environment may vary day to day. We always aim to place you where you feel confident and comfortable.

Shifts & Working Hours

Being a chef means you may work days, evenings, weekends or nights and we offer a wide mix of shift patterns to suit all needs and lifestyles.

The Commute

We supply across Derby & Derbyshire.

• Drivers: More flexibility and more options
• Non‑drivers: We ONLY send you to sites you can reach via public transport and provide all travel details

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef (ideally up to Senior CDP level)
• For Head Chef positions you will need to have experience managing a team and a busy service pass within our busy clients.
• Flexibility with shift patterns
• Strong teamwork & communication
• Passion for fresh food
• Ability to work under pressure
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (ideal - we can arrange at a cost)
• Chef whites & knives
• Driving licence beneficial for some sites
• Enhanced DBS (ideal - we can process this at a cost for you)

Ready to join us?

If this sounds like what you're looking for, CLICK APPLY TODAY and book your interview slot.
Our registration process is quick and simple meaning you could be working as early as this week.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Blue Arrow chef team.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.