Chefs Required – £16–£22 per hour – Chester
Looking for variety, flexibility, and weekly pay?
We’re recruiting Chefs of all levels (CDP & above) to join our expanding temp chef team, supporting a wide range of hospitality and contract catering venues across Chester and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re an experienced temp chef, looking for Monday–Friday work, event shifts, or additional work around a full-time role — we can accommodate.
What’s in it for you?
1. £16–£22 per hour (depending on role & experience)
2. Weekly pay – every Friday (PAYE with holiday pay accrued)
3. Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
4. Immediate starts and regular ongoing work
5. Opportunities to work across a wide variety of venues, including: Hotels & restaurants Stadia & event venues Schools & colleges Care homes & nursing homes Hospitals Contract catering & office dining Ongoing support from a specialist hospitality recruitment team
What we’re looking for:
6. Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or above
7. Ability to deliver high-quality food in fast-paced environments
8. Reliable, flexible, and professional approach to work
9. Event & banqueting experience is a strong advantage
10. Car driver desirable but not essential
Important information:
11. All chefs are employed PAYE (umbrella workers accepted – Ltd companies not permitted)
12. Food Hygiene Level 2 & Allergen Awareness required (or willingness to obtain)
13. Enhanced DBS required for certain settings (schools, care, hospitals – support available for applications where needed)
If you’ve worked as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Junior Sous, Head Chef, or similar, we’d love to hear from you.
In order to ensure your enquiry for this position is dealt with quickly, please send in an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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