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...
Designate General Manager 📍 Lyndhurst, New Forest 💰 £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus ⏰ Minimum 45 Hours per Week | 5 Days from 7 Ready to Step Into a General Manager Role? Are you an ambitious hospitality professional looking to take the next step i...
Catering Assistant Location: Lichfield and surrounding areas Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing and ad-hoc opportunities Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour (rates may vary depending on experience, client assignment, shift pattern and working env...
Chefs Needed - Cambridge 📍 Cambridge & surrounding areas 💷 £18.00 - £22.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Cambridge , supporting a variety of cli...
Part-Time Catering Assistant Location: Derby Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: 9am till 2.30pm Days: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary Start Date: Immediate Start Available Please note: Due to the location of the site, own transport is hi...
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 ...
Looking for flexible catering work in one of Oxford's renowned college environments? Blue Arrow is recruiting Catering Assistants to join a friendly and professional catering team within a prestigious Oxford college. Whether you have previous hosp...
Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for more than just another kitchen role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the culinary team of one of Oxford's prestigious colleges, working in a beautiful and historic setting renowned for except...
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...
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...
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...
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our restaurant. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of customer service, food quality, and operational effici...
Head Chef 📍 Southampton Outskirts 💷 £33,000 per annum (£15.86 per hour) ⏰ 40 Hours per Week Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Team. Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of a busy and well-establ...
Sous Chef 📍 Southampton Outskirts 💷 £29,120 per annum (£14.00 per hour) ⏰ 40 Hours per Week Step Up Into a Senior Kitchen Role We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy and established hospitality operation on the outskirts o...
Chefs Needed - Spalding 📍 Spalding & surrounding areas 💷 £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience) 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Spalding and surroun...
Front of House Breakfast Team Member Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 Area) Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Hours: 7:00am to 12:00pm Job Type: Part-Time We are currently recruiting for a Front of House Breakfast Team Member to join a busy hospitality...
Head Chef, 4-Star Hotel - Southampton £45,000 per annum + Bonus | Full-Time | 5 Days Out of 7 We are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen operation within an established 4-star, 50-60-bedroom hotel near Southamp...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Long Eaton Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assista...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Stoke-on-Trent Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Ass...
Location: Kimberley Monday to Friday Hours: 10am-2pm Pay: £12.71 per hour Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Ass...
Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants to join ...
Front of House / General Catering Assistant Prestigious Private School Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.71 per hour Working Pattern: Various shifts, 5 days out of 7 We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the ...
Pastry Chef 📍 Wareham, Dorset 💷 £32,000 - £36,000 per annum + Generous Tips ⏰ 48 Hours per Week | 5 Days out of 7 🏨 Accommodation Available from November ⭐ 2AA Rosette Hotel Are you a passionate Pastry Chef looking to create exceptional dessert...
Head Chef 3-Star Hotel & Restaurant | Full-Time | Permanent Location: Telford Our client, a well-established and highly regarded 3-star hotel with a busy restaurant, bar, and events operation, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its...
Chef's Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Events, Golf clubs and many more….. Position: Relief Chefs (Various Levels) Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Rate: £17-£21 per hour About the Role: We're on the hunt for passionate, reliable ...
🌿 Assistant Manager - Food-Led Country Pubs | £34,000+ Tips | Lyndhurst 🌿 We're on the lookout for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager to join our growing collection of food-led country pubs, each located within 15 minutes of each other in...
Head Chef Opportunities | North East England £16.00 - £21.00 per hour Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for your next challenge? We are recruiting talented and passionate Head Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North Ea...
Sous Chef Opportunities | North East England £15.00 - £20.00 per hour Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting experienced Sous Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North East , working w...
Relief Chefs - Stoke-on-Trent Flexible Opportunities. Weekly Pay. A Trusted Name in Recruitment. Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to support a range of hospitality clients across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. This role...
Chefs Environment: Prison catering - chefs to work within prisons Location: Staffordshire, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Telford, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Leek & surrounding areas Pay: From £19 pe...
Chefs Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, events, golf clubs, plus many more… Location: Crewe, Winsford, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Congleton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Nantwich, and surrounding areas Pay: £17.50 to £2...
Relief Chefs wanted | Lincoln | Blue Arrow Are you a talented chef looking for flexibility, variety and regular work? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to join our growing team across Lincoln and the surrounding areas . We have ...
Waiting Staff Needed | Events & Hospitality Opportunities We're recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Waiting Staff for restaurants, hotels, events and functions throughout Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and surrounding areas . Your role: Ser...
Chefs Required | All Levels Welcome We're recruiting talented Chefs to support a range of clients across Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and surrounding areas . We have opportunities for: Commis Chefs Chef de Partie Sous Chefs Head Chefs Relief Chef...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Bournemouth and Dorset Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across ...
👨🍳 Temporary Chefs Wanted - West Berkshire & Surrounding Areas Flexible Hours | Excellent Rates of Pay | Immediate Starts Available Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work across a variety of hospitality and catering environme...
Chef Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, £17.00-£30.00 p/h Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden,...
Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Oxford-based organisation for a Catering Assistant to join a busy and professional Catering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for hospitality and customer servi...
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Chef de Partie / Military Chef 📍 Alexandra Barracks, Pirbright 💷 Competitive Pay | Weekly Pay | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Serve Those Who Serve This is more than a chef role. Blue Arrow Southampton is recruiting passionate and motivated chefs ...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham and Surrounding Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across...
Lead Great Teams. Create Outstanding Food. Shape the Success of Your Kitchen. Whether you're leading a busy service, developing innovative menus, managing food costs, or inspiring your team to deliver exceptional standards, you know that successfu...
Chef de Partie - University of Oxford College Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking to develop your career within one of the world's most prestigious university environments? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to joi...
Kitchen staff required - Full time and part time shifts available - Variety of working locations - Immediate shifts available. Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans £12.70 - £12.99 per hour, weekends pay even more! Working at various client site...
Chefs Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Care & nursing homes and retirement villages Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Contract type: Temporary ongoing Hourly rate : £17p/h to £21p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environme...
Sous Chef | £35,000 | Stockbridge | Mostly Daytime Hours A fantastic bistro-style restaurant in the heart of Stockbridge is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join its growing kitchen team. Renowned for its high-quality fresh food, in-house bak...
Restaurant chef roles encompass a wide range of responsibilities, depending on the position. Here’s an overview of the most sought-after roles:
Head chefs are responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, including menu creation, staff management, and ensuring food quality. These roles demand excellent leadership skills, creativity, and the ability to maintain high standards in fast-paced environments. Becoming a Head Chef represents the pinnacle of a culinary career, often in prestigious establishments.
Sous Chefs act as the second-in-command, supporting the head chef in managing kitchen staff and operations. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, ensuring consistency, and taking charge in the head chef’s absence. Sous chef roles are ideal for experienced professionals looking to progress into leadership.
Line Cooks, or Station Chefs, focus on preparing dishes within their assigned section of the kitchen. These roles require precision, efficiency, and strong teamwork skills. Line cook positions provide an excellent foundation for chefs to hone their craft and gain experience in professional kitchens.
Chef de Partie roles involve managing a specific section of the kitchen, such as sauces or desserts, while Commis Chefs assist senior Chefs with basic tasks. These positions are perfect for individuals building their skills and exploring different areas of culinary expertise.
Restaurant Chef positions offer flexibility in terms of contract types, making it easy to find roles that fit your career goals and lifestyle. Below are the most common contract types:
Full-time Chef roles offer stability and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a kitchen environment. These positions often include benefits, such as paid holidays, and provide opportunities for kitchen career advancement.
Part-time Chef jobs are well-suited for those balancing other commitments, such as studies or family. Flexible hours make these positions ideal for individuals seeking work-life balance while contributing to kitchen operations.
Temporary Chef roles are an excellent way to gain experience in various kitchens, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments. These positions often arise during peak seasons or events, providing valuable networking opportunities and exposure to different culinary styles.
Restaurant Chef jobs involve preparing dishes, managing kitchen teams, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
While formal qualifications such as NVQs in Professional Cookery are beneficial, many Chefs start with on-the-job training or apprenticeships.
Salaries vary widely, from £25,000 for Commis Chefs to £37,000 to £50,000 or more for Head Chefs, depending on experience, location, and establishment type.
Yes, part-time roles are available, offering flexibility for Chefs seeking work-life balance or supplementary income.
Restaurant Chefs are at the heart of any dining experience, and the food they produce can help to make an experience even more memorable. Having a Chef with the right skills and passion for what they do can help to boost a restaurant’s reputation.
