Agency Chef

Platinum Recruitment · UK wide

Agency Chef at Platinum Recruitment, across the UK, paying £18.00 - £25.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£18.00 - £25.00 per hour
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
18 Sep 2026
Sector
Chef

About 22% above the going rate for chef

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

About the role

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
  • Ongoing work across Oxfordshire
  • 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.

Sound like the role for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and one of our specialist consultants will contact you to discuss current assignments that match your experience, availability and preferred travel distance.

Don’t forget to ask about our Recommend a Friend scheme and earn up to £250 for every successful referral.

Consultant: George Smart
Job Number: INDELITE
Job Role: Agency Chef
Location: Oxfordshire

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

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/agency-chef-2/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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