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...
Conference, Food & Beverage Operations Manager Location: Derbyshire Contract: Temporary Assignment Hours: Full-Time, including evenings, weekends and event shifts Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: Immediate Start ...
Job Role: Kitchen Assistant Location: Holywood Exchange, Belfast Pay rate: £12.71 per hour Shifts available: Monday-Saturday 10-6pm, Monday - Saturday 12-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm Are you reliable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a fast-paced kitch...
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...
Catering Assistant Opportunities Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Work Available Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on the assignment, location, and experience. Looking for Flexible Catering W...
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: 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 Assi...
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...
🍺 GENERAL MANAGER 🍺 Food-Led Country Pub | Fordingbridge 📍 Fordingbridge, Hampshire 💰 £40,000 per annum + Bonus + Tips ⏰ 48 Hours Per Week | 5 Days out of 7 🚗 Own Transport Essential Ready to lead a thriving food-led country pub? We are l...
Relief Chefs - Stoke-on-Trent Flexible Opportunities with Weekly Pay. Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to support a range of hospitality clients across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for chefs who enj...
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...
Lead from the Front. Deliver Exceptional Service. Create Outstanding Experiences. Are you an experienced catering or hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring high standards are mainta...
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...
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 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...
Chef de Partie Hotel, Christchurch £30,420 per annum + Tips (£150-£300 per month) Are you a passionate Chef looking to join a busy, well-established hotel operation in Christchurch? We are seeking a talented and motivated chef to become part of a...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Bracknell & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Bracknell and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Wokingham & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Wokingham and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...
Temporary Agency Chefs - Crowthorne & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Crowthorne and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitali...
Temporary Agency Chefs -Yateley & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Yateley and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and ...
Temporary Agency Chefs -Ascot Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Ascot and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and catering environments includ...
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...
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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...
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.
