Relief Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment · Sevenoaks, South East

Relief Head Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in Sevenoaks, South East, paying £25.00 - £40.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£25.00 - £40.00 per hour
Location
Sevenoaks, South East
Contract
Temporary
Posted
19 hours ago
Closes
24 Oct 2026
Sector
Chef

About 80% above the going rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/relief-head-chef-2/

About the role

Relief Head Chef – earn £25 per hour with 40 guaranteed hours and full menu autonomy in Sevenoaks.

Looking for a well-paid temporary booking where you can run your own kitchen? This Relief Head Chef assignment in Sevenoaks offers two months of guaranteed work, complete control of the menu and the opportunity to cook fresh food within a high-quality residential setting.

What’s in it for you?

  • £25 per hour
  • £1,000 gross pay for a 40-hour week
  • 40 hours guaranteed each week
  • Two-month temporary assignment in Sevenoaks
  • Regular hours of 12pm-8pm, Wednesday to Saturday
  • Every other Sunday
  • Full autonomy over menus
  • Independent solo-chef position
  • Fresh, seasonal ingredients

Your new role

As Relief Head Chef, you’ll take sole responsibility for the kitchen operation based in Sevenoaks. You’ll plan menus, prepare fresh food and manage each service independently while maintaining excellent standards.

You will:

  • Create seasonal menus and daily dishes
  • Prepare, cook and present meals to a high standard
  • Manage ordering, stock rotation and waste
  • Cater confidently for dietary and allergen requirements
  • Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen records
  • Organise your workload and manage service independently
  • Build positive relationships with residents and the wider team

What we’re looking for

The successful Relief Head Chef will have experience running a kitchen independently and a strong background preparing fresh food.

You’ll also need:

  • Previous experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef
  • Confidence working as a solo chef
  • Strong menu-planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent food-safety and allergen knowledge
  • A calm, reliable and professional approach
  • The ability to commit to the full two-month assignment
  • Your own reliable transport or the ability to commute

Please note that live-in accommodation is not available.

If this Relief Head Chef position in Sevenoaks sounds right for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 70aksTmpHChf

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

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

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/relief-head-chef-2/ · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 24 Oct 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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