Job Title: Relief Chef (All Levels – CDP, Sous, Head)
Location: South West (Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset & Surrounding)
Pay Rate: £18.00 – £25.00 per hour + Travel Expenses + Tronc (up to £300/wk extra)
Working Pattern: Flexible Shifts / Full-Time Hours Available
Be the Hero of the Kitchen. Cook with the Best. Get Paid What You’re Worth.
Are you a talented, high-caliber chef looking for freedom, variety, and top hourly pay?
We are recruiting skilled Relief Chefs to support our portfolio of prestigious clients across the South West—from high-end gastro pubs and 2-Rosette country hotels to busy, high-volume restaurants.
Whether you’re stepping into an elite brigade to work alongside leading Head Chefs or coming in as the knight in shining armor to save the day during critical staffing gaps, this is high-impact, rewarding work with zero kitchen politics.
Why Join Our Relief Team?
- Outstanding Earning Potential: £18.00 to £25.00/hr + travel expenses.
- Serious Tronc Upside: Our top relief chefs regularly earn up to an extra £300 per week in service charge/tronc.
- Work with Prestige Sites: Gain exposure to the South West’s top kitchens, fresh seasonal menus, and exceptional culinary leaders.
- Ultimate Flexibility: Pick up the shifts and locations that suit your lifestyle—no being trapped in one place.
- Immediate Starts: Constant demand means consistent, steady work for reliable chefs.
What We Need:
- Solid experience in fresh-food, high-standard kitchens (CDP level and above).
- Ability to drop into a new kitchen, adapt quickly to existing systems, and hit the ground running.
- A positive, reliable "can-do" attitude on the pass—you are there to support the team and lift the pressure.
- Own transport is a huge plus (travel expenses covered).
Ready to take control of your hours and get paid for every single hour you work? Apply now for an immediate discussion.
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Pay: £18.00-£25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 60.0 per week
Work Location: In person
