Agency Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Aynho; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing work across Oxfordshire

Prestigious venues

Temporary & ongoing assignments

Year-round work

Referral bonus

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking experienced Agency Chefs to support luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants across Oxfordshire. If you have 2 AA Rosette experience and are seeking flexible, well-paid work, we'd love to hear from you.

Roles include temporary and ongoing assignments; competitive rates £18-£25+ per hour, weekly pay, and opportunities to work in prestigious venues. Driving licence and own transport preferred to reach rural locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a minimum 2 AA Rosette kitchen.
• Strong section management and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchens and teams.
• Relevant Food Hygiene certification.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to commute to assignments across Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Support luxury kitchens across Oxfordshire during busy periods.
• Integrate quickly into established kitchen brigades while maintaining high standards.
• Assist with rotations in luxury country houses, fine dining restaurants and gastro pubs.
• Commit to flexible shifts and reliable attendance.

Skills

Section management

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Professional attitude

Reliability

Food Hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Agency Chef - Luxury Hotels & Award-Winning Restaurants - Oxfordshire

£18 - £25+ per hour DOE | Flexible Work | Weekly Pay

Role: Agency Chef

Location: Oxfordshire

Rate of Pay: £18 - £25+ per hour (depending on role and experience)

Platinum Recruitment is one of the UK's leading hospitality recruitment specialists, partnering with some of Oxfordshire's finest luxury hotels, 2 and 3 AA Rosette restaurants, Michelin-recommended venues, gastro pubs, private estates and premium contract catering operations.

Due to continued demand, we are looking for experienced Agency Chefs to support a variety of exceptional kitchens across Oxfordshire. If you have experience working within a minimum 2 AA Rosette environment and are looking for flexible, well-paid work, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rates from £18 - £25+ per hour
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Ongoing work across Oxfordshire
• Opportunities to work in some of the county's best luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants
• Temporary and ongoing assignments available
• Year-round work with a variety of prestigious clients
• Recommend a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful referral

What's involved?

As an Agency Chef, you'll support some of Oxfordshire's most respected hospitality businesses during busy periods, holidays and staff shortages.

Assignments include luxury country house hotels, fine dining restaurants, gastro pubs, private estates and high-end contract catering venues. You'll be expected to integrate quickly into established kitchen brigades while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Successful candidates will have:

• Previous experience within a minimum 2 AA Rosette kitchen
• Strong section management and organisational skills
• The ability to adapt quickly to new kitchens and teams
• A professional, reliable and positive attitude
• Relevant Food Hygiene certification
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• The ability to commute to assignments across Oxfordshire, as many venues are located in rural areas with limited public transport

Whether you're looking for full-time agency work, extra shifts around your current role, or flexible assignments that fit your lifestyle, we have opportunities available throughout Oxfordshire.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy