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Flexible shifts | Full-time, part-time & casual hours available
Are you a skilled chef looking for flexibility, great pay, and the opportunity to work in a variety of kitchens? JoinOptimal Chef Services, a chef agency run by ex-chefs who understand the industry inside and out. Some of our chefs have been working with us for over seven years, and we have built a reputation for reliability, fair pay, and always putting chefs first.
We providehotels, restaurants, gastropubs, care homes, schools, and golf clubswith experienced relief chefs. Whether you preferfine dining, high-volume gastropubs, private catering, or large-scale banqueting, we match chefs to the right kitchens. With a steady flow of work and shifts available every week, you can work as much or as little as you choose.
Why Work With Us?
* Competitive pay– Higher rates for sous and head chef shifts
* Immediate startsavailable for successful applicants
* Flexibility– Choose your shifts, take time off whenever you need
* Weekly pay– Never a late payment in eight years
* Self-employed tax benefits
* Exclusive chef perks– After a year of full-time work, you gain access toOptimal Exclusive, withhigher pay rates and priority shifts
Who We’re Looking For
* Experienced chefs– Minimumthree years in the industry, experience as asous or head chefpreferred
* Professional & reliable– Organised, hard-working, able to work well with others
* Strong technical ability– Confident in running a section, maintaining hygiene standards, and handling busy services
* Essential qualifications– Level 2 Food Hygiene (DBS preferred but not required)
* Own equipment– Knives, whites, safety shoes, andown transport or access to public transport
* Shifts assigned weekly– Chefs provide their availability by Wednesday, shifts are sent out on Friday for the following week
* Flexible hours– No minimum or maximum shifts per week (8, 10, and 12-hour shifts available)
* Peak demand– Evenings, weekends, summer, and December are the busiest periods
* Travel– Chefs are responsible for their own commute but can claim mileage on tax returns
How to Apply
Send yourCV via LinkedIn or to enquiries@optimalchefservices.com to be considered. References will be required. Successful applicants can start immediately.
Join a team that values its chefs, pays fairly, and ensureszero kitchen politics. Apply today and take control of your work-life balance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitality
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