Agency Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Pennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is currently seeking Agency Chefs for immediate placements in Lymington. Flexible temporary work across pubs, hotels, restaurants and events, with weekly pay and immediate starts. Earn up to £22.02 per hour and enjoy variety across venues.

Roles include Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Head Chef with holiday pay included; local shifts or opportunities across the UK.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date Food Hygiene certificate.
• Allergen awareness/certification.
• Two references to support your experience.
• Professional, proactive attitude with strong timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes to each venue’s standards.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens and teams.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workspace.
• Work professionally under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certification

Allergen Certification

Reliability & Timekeeping

References Provided

Job description

Agency Chef – Flexible Temp Work Available Now – Earn Up to £22.02/hr + Weekly Pay

Immediate Agency Chef opportunities available now with flexible shifts and weekly pay.

Agency Chef roles are available right now in Lymington, offering flexible temporary work across a variety of kitchens. Whether you're looking to fill gaps, pick up extra shifts, or secure consistent work, this is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing team with immediate starts.

With demand already building in Lymington, now is the perfect time to get registered and start working straight away as an Agency Chef.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• Earn up to £21.00 per hour, depending on role
• You’ll be paid weekly, every Friday
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Immediate access to a variety of ongoing work
• Gain experience across pubs, hotels, restaurants, events and contract catering
• Have the option of local Lymington work or opportunities across the UK
• Benefit from temp-to-perm opportunities for longer-term stability
• Receive referral rewards through our Platinum Scheme

Rates of Pay:

• Chef de Partie - From £17.94 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Sous Chef - From £19.98 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Head Chef - From £22.02 per hour (including holiday pay)

Key Responsibilities:

As an Agency Chef, you’ll step into busy kitchens and provide immediate support where needed:

• Deliver high-quality dishes to each venue’s standards
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens and teams
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace
• Work professionally under pressure
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front of house teams

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for reliable chefs in Lymington who are ready to start work immediately:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Allergen certificates
• A professional, proactive attitude with strong timekeeping
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments
• Two references to support your experience

If you’re looking for immediate work as an Agency Chef in Lymington, we’d love to hear from you.