chef Jobs in London | Immediate Start Chef Recruitment Agency

We offer immediate start chef positions with some roles beginning within 24-48 hours of application. For candidates with all documentation ready and availability confirmed, we've placed chefs in London kitchens on the same day. Our fast-track process prioritises urgent staffing needs while maintaining thorough compliance checks.

We recruit chefs at all experience levels. While many roles require professional kitchen experience, we also offer commis chef and kitchen assistant positions suitable for those starting their culinary careers, career changers, or culinary students. These entry-level roles provide valuable experience and training opportunities within professional kitchens.

We recruit for the full spectrum of culinary positions including Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, Pastry Chefs, and specialist roles across restaurants, hotels, catering companies, events, and corporate dining. Our hospitality recruitment covers temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent placements.

Yes, we offer flexible shift patterns including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and split shifts to suit different lifestyles and availability. The hospitality industry operates outside standard office hours, and we work with employers who need coverage during evenings, weekends, and holiday periods. You can specify your availability during registration.

Absolutely. Our emergency staffing service provides same-day chef placements for unexpected absences, walkouts, or sudden increases in covers. We maintain a pool of pre-vetted chefs available for immediate deployment. While same-day placement depends on availability and specific requirements, we regularly place chefs within hours of receiving urgent requests.

Yes, every chef undergoes our comprehensive 6-point vetting process including right-to-work verification, identity checks, reference validation, food safety certification checks, skills assessment, and role-specific qualification verification. We maintain complete audit trails and documentation for all compliance checks.

Yes, we actively facilitate temp-to-perm conversions. Many employers use temporary placements as extended working interviews before making permanent offers. We manage the transition process smoothly, handling all contractual changes and ensuring continuity for both employer and employee. A significant percentage of our temporary placements convert to permanent roles.

We cover London and all surrounding areas including the business district, waterfront, entertainment quarter, and suburban restaurant hubs. Our coverage extends to major employment areas within commuting distance of London centre. Specific coverage areas are detailed in our locations page.

You can apply directly through our website by visiting our job search page, calling our recruitment team, or emailing your CV to our hospitality division. Our registration process is straightforward and once registered, you'll be considered for all suitable chef roles matching your skills and availability.