Relief / Temporary Chef

Platinum Recruitment · Southend-on-Sea, East of England

Relief / Temporary Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, paying £17.00 - £22.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£17.00 - £22.00 per hour
Location
Southend-on-Sea, East of England
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
20 Aug 2026
Sector
Chef

About 11% above the going rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/relief-temporary-chef-6/

About the role

Relief Chef | Essex | £17.00 – £22.00+ per hour | Weekly Pay

Location: Essex

Salary / Rate of Pay: £17.00 – £22.00+ per hour

Platinum Recruitment is working with a wide range of Hotels, Restaurants, Gastro Pubs, Golf Clubs, Wedding Venues, Country Clubs, Event Venues and Contract Catering sites across Essex.

We have ongoing opportunities for experienced Relief Chefs, Temporary Chefs and Agency Chefs, from Chef de Partie through to Head Chef.

We’re recruiting chefs across Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, Mersea Island, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Epping, Loughton, Stock, Ingatestone, Rayleigh and Wivenhoe.

Whether you’re looking for a few shifts each week or full-time temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive hourly rates from £17.00 – £22.00+ per hour
  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing temporary assignments
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities
  • Work available in hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs, golf clubs, wedding venues and contract catering
  • Meals provided on duty at many venues
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral

What’s involved?

As a Relief Chef representing Platinum Recruitment, you’ll work across a variety of professional kitchens, delivering high standards while adapting quickly to different environments.

Whether you’re an experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef, you’ll need to be organised, reliable and confident working in busy kitchens.

You’ll need

  • Previous experience working as a professional chef
  • Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Allergy Awareness Certificate
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Two recent hospitality references

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Relief Chef looking for regular temporary work across Essex, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, and one of our specialist Chef Consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available.

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale

Job Role: Relief Chef

Location: Essex,Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, Mersea Island, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Epping, Loughton, Stock, Ingatestone, Rayleigh and Wivenhoe.

Reference: INDCHEFS

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

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/relief-temporary-chef-6/ · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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