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Chefs Near You

Skilled chefs ready to support your kitchen team.

412 available chefs in the UK ready to work

Samantha S. profile

Samantha S.

Chef

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I am an experienced chef with diverse culinary skills and certifications, seeking a full-time role i…"

Chef

Sept '24-May '25

Chef

Sept '23-Mar '24

Meal Planning And Preparation

Tourism

Kitchen Management

Sofiane  H.-1 profile

Sofiane H.

Chef

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

"I am an experienced chef at Fulham Road with Food Safety Training, seeking full-time opportunities a…"

Chef

Jul '23-Present

Osman ali S.-2 profile

Osman ali S.

Chef

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

"Currently, I am a diligent Chef at Oodles, actively hunting for my dream chef position in England, e…"

Chef

Sept '22-Present

Food Safety And Sanitation

Relationship Building

Business Performance Management

Danilo  C.-3 profile

Danilo C.

Chef

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

"I am a dedicated chef with sous chef experience and Food Safety Training, seeking a career change an…"

Chef

Mar '22-Present

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our free hiring tool gives you instant access to over 1.5M candidates, allowing you to find and contact work-ready chefs without posting job ads. Our AI matching software curates quality candidates, saving you time and effort. Streamline your hiring process with our ATS, which includes free candidates and seamless onboarding. Hire globally without compliance concerns and use data-driven insights to ensure competitive compensation.

With Employment Hero Hiring, you can connect with and hire a chef almost instantly. Our platform provides a curated shortlist of top candidates, eliminating the need for job ads. Access a pool of over 1.5 million jobseekers, schedule interviews, check references, and onboard-all in one place.

You can find chefs for hire across the UK, including major cities and regions such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, and more. Our services extend to areas like Aberdeen, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Oxford, and many others, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

Yes, you can onboard chefs directly through our platform. From offer to signed contract and essential paperwork, our system streamlines the entire process, getting your new kitchen talent ready to start faster.

Job skills

Top skills and experience to look for in Chef

cooking knife skills time management teamwork