Chef recruitment for employers
Find kitchen staff for your service
A busy kitchen needs a clear match between the work and the person doing it. Axfar supports enquiries for temporary and permanent chefs in Glasgow and Central Scotland, including planned cover, extra service demand and ongoing vacancies.
Describe your kitchen, menu, service style and the level of responsibility required. Give us the service times, expected workload and the skills a chef must bring to the shift.
Our team is based in Bellshill and supports employers in Glasgow and Central Scotland as part of Axfar’s UK-wide recruitment service. For a wider team, explore hospitality and catering recruitment.
Temporary kitchen cover
Plan around holidays, absence or an extra service. Include prep time, service hours, expected duties and the person leading the kitchen.
Permanent chef roles
Set out the level of the vacancy, menu responsibilities, salary and rota. Explain the team structure, working environment and expectations for the role.
Busy functions
Describe the menu, guest numbers, service format and timing. Include preparation, equipment and how the kitchen coordinates with front of house.
Kitchen support
If you also need kitchen porters or catering assistants, list these separately. Be clear about cleaning, preparation and service support duties.
Brief us on the kitchen, not just the title
Service expectations vary between venues. A practical kitchen brief helps us discuss the experience needed.
Describe the service
Share venue type, cuisine, menu, expected covers and service times. Identify the section or duties the chef will be responsible for.
Set the requirements
Include the experience and training evidence you need, equipment used, uniform, induction and your kitchen’s food safety procedures.
Discuss the booking or hire
Confirm dates and hours for cover or salary and rota for a permanent vacancy. Agree availability, fees or rates and the next steps before proceeding.
Plan the first service
Tell us who will introduce the kitchen, explain the menu and allocate the work. Allow time to cover equipment, recipes, stock, cleaning routines and your allergy-information procedures.
Include the complete shift, not only the hours when food is served. Preparation, handover and closing duties matter to the brief. If the role carries responsibility for a section or the wider team, make that clear before recruitment starts.
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Tell us what staff you need
Tell us what chefs your kitchen needs
For employers seeking staff. No booking commitment when you enquire.Prefer to speak to someone? 03300 435 488
Recruitment FAQs
Chef recruitment questions
Can I request a chef for temporary cover? >>
Yes. Include the exact dates, prep and service hours, duties and experience required. We will discuss availability for your kitchen and shift pattern.
Do you handle permanent chef enquiries? >>
Yes. Share the role level, salary, rota, menu responsibilities and team structure. We can discuss the vacancy and the recruitment support available.
What should I include about the menu? >>
Describe the cuisine, service format, expected covers and section responsibilities. Explain whether the chef follows an established menu or contributes to development.
Can I enquire about short-notice kitchen cover? >>
Call 03300 435 488 with the venue postcode, shift times and duties. Short-notice support depends on availability and suitability; confirm arrangements before planning around cover.
Can you also help with kitchen porters? >>
You can include kitchen porter and catering assistant requirements in the enquiry. Separate their duties, hours and headcount from the chef roles.
What do you need about training and food safety? >>
State the experience and training evidence your venue expects and how you provide site induction. Explain your food safety, cleaning and allergy-information procedures as part of the brief.
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