Chef Environments - Schools, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages Locations: Opportunities available across Nottingham, Mansfield, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Arnold, Newark. We also cover Beeston, Stapleford, Long E...
Blue Arrow are recruiting for Catering Assistants in Cheadle, ST10 Pay Rates between: £12.71 - £13.75 per hour Are you an experienced catering assistant looking for your next move? Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for motivated Catering Assis...
Chef Manager - Flexible Agency Work Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for flexible catering work that fits around your availability? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced and motivated Chef Managers to work across a range of catering e...
👨🍳 Chef Manager - Education Catering Bristol | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | Excellent Work-Life Balance £14.50p/h 🌟 Are you a passionate Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role with school-friendly hours? We are recruiting for a Chef Ma...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Cornwall 💷 £14.00 per hour 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 2:30pm Lead a School Catering Operation in Cornwall We are seeking an experienced and p...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | North Cornwall 💷 £15.00 per hour ⏰ 37.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 37.6 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm Lead a Thriving School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Bath 💷 £15.25 per hour ⏰ 35 Hours Per Week 📅 39 Weeks Per Year (Term Time + Training Days) 📍 Bath Lead a Busy & Rewarding School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, o...
Chef Manager - Bristol 📍 Bristol 💷 £14.79 per hour ⏰ 27.5 Hours per Week 📅 38.4 Weeks per Year (Term Time) 👨🍳 Education Catering Looking for a role that offers a fantastic work-life balance? We are recruiting for an experienced and ...
Chef Environment: Prison's within their catering departments Shifts: all day shifts from 6/7am till 5/6pm, across Monday to Friday and will include weekends Contract type: ongoing full time role, Can be an opportunity to gain a permanent contr...
Temporary Chefs of All Levels Required Join Blue Arrow's Hospitality Team Across Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Blue Arrow is recruiting talented chefs of al...
Chefs Required - Andover, Basingstoke & Hook CDP | Sous Chef | Head Chef | Temporary & Permanent We are currently recruiting experienced chefs across Basingstoke and surrounding areas. We have a range of opportunities available within hote...
Location: Various sites across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience and assignment The Role We're looking for chefs of all levels to join our busy temporary team. Whether y...
Sous Chef Opportunity - Blyth | £32,000 | Monday to Friday Hi, I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic permanent Sous Chef position in Blyth, working within a busy contract catering unit serving around 200 fresh meals per day. What's on Offer? ·...
Head Chef in Wakefield Location - Wakefield Pay Rate - £27,138 per annum with the option of overtime available. Shift Pattern - x4 10 hour days over the week. Please note this role is a temp-to-perm role! Blue Arrow team is currently recruiting...
Operations Manager 📍 Southampton, Hampshire 💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum ⏰ Minimum 40 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 🏨 Hotel & Hospitality Sector Lead Hotel Operations in a Busy Southampton Hotel Are you an experienced hospitality profes...
Head Chef in York - Flexible Agency Work Location - York and Surrounding Areas Pay Rate - £17 per hour Monday to Friday; £19 per hour at weekends Blue Arrow team is currently recruiting skilled and experienced Head Chefs for flexible agency work...
Head Chef in Sheffield Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow is recr...
Location: Hull and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Head Chef...
Head Chef in Doncaster Location: Doncaster and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Team is currently...
Head Chef - Bradford Location - Bradford and Surrounding West Yorkshire Areas Pay Rate - £17 per hour Monday to Friday; £19 per hour at weekends Blue Arrow is currently recruiting skilled and experienced Head Chefs for flexible agency work acro...
Chef in Leeds Location: Leeds and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Leeds is currently r...
Chef Manager - Bristol 📍 Bristol 💷 £14.79 per hour ⏰ 27.5 Hours per Week 📅 38.4 Weeks per Year (Term Time) 👨🍳 Education Catering Looking for a role that offers a fantastic work-life balance? We are recruiting for an experienced and ...
Head Chef - Event Venue - Near Romsey 📍 Near Romsey 💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum ⏳ Full-time | 48 hours per week Are you a passionate and creative chef ready to lead the kitchen in a stunning countryside venue known for both exceptional foo...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Cornwall 💷 £14.00 per hour 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 2:30pm Lead a School Catering Operation in Cornwall We are seeking an experienced and p...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | North Cornwall 💷 £15.00 per hour ⏰ 37.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 37.6 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm Lead a Thriving School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Bath 💷 £15.25 per hour ⏰ 35 Hours Per Week 📅 39 Weeks Per Year (Term Time + Training Days) 📍 Bath Lead a Busy & Rewarding School Catering Operation Are you an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, o...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Southampton Outskirts 💷 Competitive Salary ⏰ 25 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year 🕘 Monday to Friday | 8:45am - 1:45pm Looking for a Fantastic Work-Life Balance? We're recruiting for ...
Chef Manager Education Catering Site | Burnham-on-Sea 💷 £14.50 per hour ⏰ 32.5 Hours Per Week 📅 Term Time Only - 38 Weeks Per Year 🕖 Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm Looking for a role with a fantastic work-life balance? We're recruiting ...
Blue Arrow Nottingham is on the lookout for passionate, reliable Relief Chefs to join our growing culinary team. Whether you are looking to increase your income, gain flexibility, or enjoy variety in your work, Blue Arrow offers opportunities desi...
Agency Chef - Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £22.00 per hour | Full-Time Hours Available Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work across a variety of catering environme...
Sous Chef 📍 Beaulieu, New Forest 💷 £36,300 - £37,400 per annum 🏡 Live-in accommodation potentially available ⏰ 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days from 7 Take the Next Step in Your Chef Career We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef...
Chef de Partie 📍 Beaulieu, New Forest 💷 £30,000 per annum 🏡 Potential Live-In Accommodation Available ⏰ 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days from 7 Looking for Your Next Fresh Food Kitchen Role? We're looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Pa...
Head Chef - Busy Country Pub | Botley Area Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Accommodation Available 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days From 7 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a well-established and popular ...
Sous Chef - Busy Country Pub | Botley Area Salary: £33,000 Accommodation Available 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days From 7 A fantastic opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of a well-established and po...
Chef de Partie - Busy Country Pub | Botley Area £13.15 per hour Accommodation Available 45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days From 7 We're looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a busy and thriving country pub in t...
School Chef Opportunities - Leek (ST13 Area) Location: Schools across Leek and surrounding areas Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work with sociable hours? We're recruiting ch...
Chefs Wanted - Exciting Ongoing Agency Opportunities Across the North East & Middlesbrough Looking for flexibility, variety, and excellent rates of pay? We're recruiting talented and passionate chefs to work across a wide range of prestigious ...
DBS Chefs Wanted - North East & Middlesbrough Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Are you a DBS-cleared chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We're recruiting Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to s...
Chef Location: Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Staffordshire, Derbyshire Pay: £17.00 to £21.00 per hour, depending on chef level, role, shift pattern and experience. Enhanced weekend rates may be available, depending on the ...
Catering Assistant Opportunities Middlesbrough | Durham | Newcastle | Gateshead Full-Time Assignments & Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts Available £12.71 - £13.50 per hour | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Looking for a role that offers flexibility, varie...
Temporary Chef Manager - School Catering Location: Various Sites Pay: £18.00 per hour Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Preferred) The Role We are currently recruiting experienced Chef Managers to support a num...
Chefs Wanted - Flexible School Hours Location: Schools across Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Market Drayton and surrounding areas Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £16 - £20 per hour We're looking for experienced chefs to work in school kitchens across the ...
Chef minimum £17p/h to £21p/h - dependant of chef level, job roles, shifts and experience, each job assignment, pay rates will be discussed Shifts: Variety of shifts day shifts, evenings, weekends, and night shifts Contract - full time flex...
Lead Chef 📍 Southampton - New Forest Side , Hampshire 💷 Salary: Up to £35,000 ⏰ Full Time | 5 Days out of 7 | Day Shifts Only ✅ Immediate Start Available Looking for a Lead Chef Role with Your Evenings Free? We're recruiting on behalf of a we...
08/10/2026
Chef de Partie - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey 💷 Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour ⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30am - 3:30pm 🏫 Environment: Prestigious Private School The Role We are currently recruiting for an e...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Looking for work within the catering sector? We'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is currently inviting applications from chefs at various stages of their careers to join our growing team. We are recruiting for roles including: Junior Chefs Chef...
Do you have experience working in the catering industry? If so, we would like to hear from you! Blue Arrow are recruiting chefs of all levels to join our team. * Commis * Chef de partie * Sous * Head * Chef manager Locations: Eastbourne, Hastings ...
Chef Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Sporting Centres, Pubs, Garden Centres, Events, Conference Centres. Nearby Locations: Telford, Whitchurch Shrewsbury, Shropshire Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Crewe, Newcastle Under Lyme. Shifts: Full time ...
07/10/2026
Weekend Event Staff Needed - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey ⏰ Working Hours: Fridays and some weekends, 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4pm-10pm 💷 Competitive Hourly Rate 📅 Ongoing Temporary Opportunities We are currently...
07/10/2026
Kitchen Porter - School Catering Team -Leatherhead Are you reliable, hardworking, and looking for a rewarding role within a friendly school environment? We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters to join a busy catering team at a prestigious sc...
Chef Roles Available - Middlesbrough (Care Homes) £16.00 - £19.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Better Work-Life Balance Are you a passionate chef ready to move away from the fast-paced restaurant scene? Looking for a role with more stability, flex...
Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistants to work in contract catering units in Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous catering experience who enjoys working in a fas...
06/10/2026
Front of House / General Catering Assistant Pay Rate: £13.91 per hour Working Pattern: Based on M-F We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the catering team at a prestigious private school. This rol...
Chef de Partie - Hook Salary: £36,000 (including tronc) Hours: Approx. 50 hours per week across 4 days Operation: 7‑day business - so flexible on days Location: Rural (a car is essential) We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de...
Senior Sous Chef 📍 Luxury Hotel & Events Venue, Wokingham, Berkshire 💰 Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) ⏰ Permanent | Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Seni...
Sous Chef 📍 Fareham 💰 £13.97 per hour ⏰ 40 Hours Per Week 📅 Alternate Weekends Off | Monday to Friday Focused Rota Join a Busy Leisure Venue in Fareham We are currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join a thrivi...
Head Chef responsibilities remain broadly similar across the sector, but the day-to-day environment and focus can vary based on the workplace.
In restaurants, Head Chefs play a central role in both the kitchen and the overall dining experience. From menu development to team training and food presentation, your job is to ensure each guest enjoys a high-quality meal. You’ll also be responsible for managing stock, sourcing ingredients, and liaising with front-of-house teams.
Head Chefs in hotels often oversee multiple dining services, from breakfast and à la carte to banquets and room service. These roles demand strong organisational and communication skills, as you’ll need to manage several kitchen teams and ensure consistency across all outlets.
If you’re looking for a more structured work schedule, Head Chef roles in schools, hospitals, or corporate catering may be a good fit. These jobs focus on producing nutritious, large-volume meals within set budgets, often with clear dietary and safety requirements.
Event catering is fast-paced and dynamic. Head Chefs in this sector lead kitchen teams through large-scale meal preparation for weddings, conferences, and festivals. This is a great option for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy high-volume service with tight deadlines.
There’s a wide variety of Head Chef contracts available, from traditional full-time roles to temporary or freelance opportunities.
Most Head Chef roles are full-time and come with long-term stability. These positions usually involve managing a dedicated team, taking responsibility for food quality and safety, and often offer additional benefits such as accommodation, bonuses, or training support.
Short-term Head Chef jobs are often available to cover busy seasons, staff absences, or one-off events. Relief Head Chef work can be an excellent option for experienced chefs seeking flexibility, variety, or a freelance lifestyle.
While less common, part-time or interim roles do exist, particularly in smaller venues or consultancy-style arrangements. These can be ideal for those balancing other commitments while still staying active in the industry.
A Head Chef leads the kitchen team, plans menus, manages food preparation and service, ensures hygiene compliance, and oversees kitchen budgeting and stock control.
While formal qualifications are often preferred, many chefs progress to Head Chef level through hands-on experience. Certifications in food safety and professional cookery are typically required or strongly recommended.
Salaries for Head Chefs in the UK typically range from £37,000 to £52,000 per year, depending on location, type of venue, and experience. Higher-end restaurants or group executive positions may offer more, alongside perks such as tips, bonuses, and accommodation.
Many Head Chefs go on to become Executive Chefs, Group Head Chefs, or Food and Beverage Managers. Some move into consultancy, teaching, or open their own food businesses.
