Agency Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Temp-to-perm options

Variety of venues

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking agency chefs for flexible temp work across Portsmouth and the UK. Earn up to £21.00 per hour (including holiday pay) with weekly pay and a variety of venues.

You will support kitchens during busy periods, adapt to new environments, and deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining professional standards. Required: Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef experience, current Food Hygiene certificates, strong timekeeping, and two references.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Allergen certificates.
• Professional, proactive attitude and strong timekeeping.
• Two references to support your experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes to each venue's standards.
• Adapt quickly to new kitchens and teams.
• Work efficiently, cleanly, and professionally.
• Communicate clearly with front and back of house teams.

Skills

Chef experience

Food Hygiene

Timekeeping

Job description

Agency Chef - Flexible Temp Chef Work - Earn Up to £21.00/hr + Weekly Pay

Had a busy summer and want a change - why not join us as a temp chef? We have shifts available and it's the perfect time to get your admin out of the way, register with us, and be fully set up for the demand ahead - in the run up to Christmas.

Rates of Pay

• Chef de Partie - From £17.00 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Sous Chef - From £19.00 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Head Chef - From £21.00 per hour (including holiday pay)

Why work as an Agency Chef in Portsmouth?

• Weekly pay, every Friday
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Get registered now while it's quieter and be first in line for upcoming work
• A wide variety of venues - pubs, hotels, restaurants, events and contract catering
• Local Portsmouth work or opportunities across the UK
• Temp-to-perm options if you're looking for longer-term stability
• Referral rewards through our Platinum Scheme

What you'll be doing

As an Agency Chef, you'll support kitchens across the region during busy periods, holidays, and staff shortages.

You'll be expected to

• Deliver high-quality dishes to each venue's standards
• Adapt quickly to new kitchens and teams
• Work efficiently, cleanly, and professionally
• Communicate clearly with front and back of house teams

What we're looking for

We're looking for reliable, experienced Chefs who want flexible temp work and are ready for a busy season ahead. You'll need:

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