Agency Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Referral bonus £250

Access to prestigious venues

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking experienced Agency Chefs to support luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants across Oxfordshire. You’ll work on flexible shifts with competitive hourly rates and weekly pay, adapting to busy periods and staff shortages.

Candidates should have a minimum 2 AA Rosette kitchen background, strong leadership, and a reliable attitude. A Food Hygiene certificate and a driving licence are required to access rural venues across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience in a minimum 2 AA Rosette kitchen environment.
• Strong kitchen leadership and organisation skills.
• Professional, reliable attitude and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support luxury kitchens across Oxfordshire on agency bookings.
• Integrate quickly into established brigades and maintain high culinary standards.
• Adapt to varied venues, shifts and holiday cover.

Skills

Agency Chef

Rosette kitchen

Flexible shifts

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
• 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.