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...
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...
School Chef Are you a talented Chef looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Chef to join a busy catering team, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils, staff,...
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...
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 - 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 Contract Catering Site | Newton Abbot 💷 £14.91 per hour ⏰ 37 Hours Per Week Over 4 Days 📍 Newton Abbot Looking for a role with a better work-life balance? We are recruiting for a Chef to join a busy and professional contract catering o...
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 ...
Chef Environments - Schools, Colleges, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages and any other DBS environments. Locations: Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Staffordshire and surrounding areas Pay: £17.00 ...
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...
🍽️ Agency DBS Chef Required - Essex 🍽️ Flexible Agency Work | Weekly Pay | Competitive Rates | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Chefs to join our agency team, covering a variety of 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...
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 ...
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...
Sous Chef responsibilities vary slightly depending on the type of kitchen, service style, and team size. Here’s where you’ll commonly find Sous Chef opportunities:
Sous Chefs in restaurants work directly alongside the Head Chef to keep service running smoothly. You’ll help coordinate multiple stations, ensure dishes meet presentation and quality standards, and train less experienced Chefs. These roles are fast-paced, rewarding, and often require a high level of culinary creativity.
In hotel kitchens, Sous Chefs may work across multiple outlets, such as breakfast service, à la carte restaurants, and event catering. These roles require flexibility and the ability to manage multiple kitchen teams under one roof, often with rotating menus and high guest expectations.
Working in schools, hospitals, or business dining settings offers Sous Chefs a more structured schedule while still delivering high standards. These roles often include managing volume production, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and maintaining cost-effective kitchen operations.
If you thrive under pressure and enjoy large-scale operations, event catering may be ideal. Sous Chefs in these environments coordinate team prep, oversee timed service runs, and help deliver consistent meals for hundreds of guests at once.
Whether you're looking for permanent leadership or a more flexible arrangement, there are a variety of Sous Chef opportunities across the UK.
Most Sous Chef roles are full-time, offering stable hours and clear progression paths. These jobs often come with staff perks such as meals, uniform allowance, training support, and even live-in options for remote or resort locations.
Many kitchens require short-term cover during peak seasons, holidays, or staff transitions. Relief Sous Chef work is ideal for experienced chefs who want to explore new kitchens and maintain flexibility in their schedule.
Though less common, some smaller venues or specialist operations do offer part-time Sous Chef jobs. These may include evening-only restaurants, private catering, or consultancy-based kitchen management support.
A Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management. This includes supervising food preparation, coordinating service, training junior chefs, and handling kitchen admin such as stock control and shift planning.
Yes. Most Sous Chef jobs require previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar senior kitchen role. Employers typically look for a strong track record in kitchen operations, staff leadership, and food safety.
Sous Chef salaries in the UK typically range from £31,000 to £42,500, depending on the venue, location, and level of responsibility. Some roles may also include bonuses, service charge, or other benefits like meals and accommodation.
Absolutely. Chef jobs are well-defined when it comes to progression, and being a Sous Chef is the standard stepping stone to Head Chef. With enough experience, proven leadership, and the ability to manage both food and people, Sous Chefs are well-positioned to move into top-level culinary roles.
