Chef minimum £17p/h to £21p/h - dependant of chef level, job roles, shifts and experience, each job assignment, pay rates will be discussed Shifts: Variety of shifts day shifts, evenings, weekends, and night shifts Contract - full time flex...
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Class 1 Driver Jobs - Royal Mail Peak Season 2026 Blue Arrow are proud to be recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support Royal Mail throughout the Peak period. This is an excellent opportunity to work on behalf of one of the UK's most recognised l...
Multi-Drop Driver Location: Gateshead Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 5:00pm (some flexibility required for earlier starts or later finishes) Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for Multi-Drop Drivers to join a bu...
Lead Chef 📍 Southampton - New Forest Side , Hampshire 💷 Salary: Up to £35,000 ⏰ Full Time | 5 Days out of 7 | Day Shifts Only ✅ Immediate Start Available Looking for a Lead Chef Role with Your Evenings Free? We're recruiting on behalf of a we...
Chef de Partie - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey 💷 Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour ⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30am - 3:30pm 🏫 Environment: Prestigious Private School The Role We are currently recruiting for an e...
Head of Corporate Accounts 📍 Location: Hybrid Working (UK-Based) 📍 Monthly travel to Normanton for Board Meetings and additional travel as required 💰 Salary: Competitive + Executive Benefits Package 🕒 Full Time | Permanent Ready to lea...
Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership of payroll within a growing business? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation that employs approximately 600 staf...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...
Looking for work within the catering sector? We'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is currently inviting applications from chefs at various stages of their careers to join our growing team. We are recruiting for roles including: Junior Chefs Chef...
Do you have experience working in the catering industry? If so, we would like to hear from you! Blue Arrow are recruiting chefs of all levels to join our team. * Commis * Chef de partie * Sous * Head * Chef manager Locations: Eastbourne, Hastings ...
Chef Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Sporting Centres, Pubs, Garden Centres, Events, Conference Centres. Nearby Locations: Telford, Whitchurch Shrewsbury, Shropshire Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Crewe, Newcastle Under Lyme. Shifts: Full time ...
Weekend Event Staff Needed - Private School, Leatherhead 📍 Location: Leatherhead, Surrey ⏰ Working Hours: Fridays and some weekends, 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4pm-10pm 💷 Competitive Hourly Rate 📅 Ongoing Temporary Opportunities We are currently...
Kitchen Porter - School Catering Team -Leatherhead Are you reliable, hardworking, and looking for a rewarding role within a friendly school environment? We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters to join a busy catering team at a prestigious sc...
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a cleaning role, offering regular hours, job security, and full training for candidates who are new to the industry. There is also a temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 weeks for those seeking...
Chef Roles Available - Middlesbrough (Care Homes) £16.00 - £19.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Better Work-Life Balance Are you a passionate chef ready to move away from the fast-paced restaurant scene? Looking for a role with more stability, flex...
Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistants to work in contract catering units in Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous catering experience who enjoys working in a fas...
Front of House / General Catering Assistant Pay Rate: £13.91 per hour Working Pattern: Based on M-F We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the catering team at a prestigious private school. This rol...
Chef de Partie - Hook Salary: £36,000 (including tronc) Hours: Approx. 50 hours per week across 4 days Operation: 7‑day business - so flexible on days Location: Rural (a car is essential) We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de...
Senior Sous Chef 📍 Luxury Hotel & Events Venue, Wokingham, Berkshire 💰 Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) ⏰ Permanent | Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Seni...
Class 1 Driver Jobs - Royal Mail Peak Season 2026 Blue Arrow are proud to be recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support Royal Mail throughout the Peak period. This is an excellent opportunity to work on behalf of one of the UK's most recognised l...
Sous Chef 📍 Fareham 💰 £13.97 per hour ⏰ 40 Hours Per Week 📅 Alternate Weekends Off | Monday to Friday Focused Rota Join a Busy Leisure Venue in Fareham We are currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join a thrivi...
Fancy earning £559 PW working early shifts or £586 Late shifts? Can you work 6am - 5.30pm or 1.30pm - 12.30am? Able to get to WN8 8DY - Skelmersdale? Delivered warehouse Operative role previously? This role is working 10.75 hours per day for 4 day...
We are currently recruiting for Research and Information Officer ( Staff Officer ) for in Daera . The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed. Start date: ASAP Duration: 05th April 2027 with p...
We are currently recruiting for Research and Information Officer ( Staff Officer ) for in Daera . The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed. Start date: ASAP Duration: 05th April 2027 with p...
Head Chef 📍 Southampton Outskirts 💷 £33,000 per annum (£15.86 per hour) ⏰ 40 Hours per Week Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Team. Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of a busy and well-establ...
Sous Chef 📍 Southampton Outskirts 💷 £29,120 per annum (£14.00 per hour) ⏰ 40 Hours per Week Step Up Into a Senior Kitchen Role We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy and established hospitality operation on the outskirts o...
🌟 Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes (Flexible Agency Shifts) 🌟 Pay: £17 per hour (Mon-Fri) £19 per hour (Weekends) Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals within schools or care homes ?...
Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Lochgilphead (PA31). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...
Lead Chef 📍 Southampton 💷 £32,000 per annum + Tips ⏰ Minimum 40 Hours Per Week 📅 5 Days out of 7 | Straight Shifts We are recruiting for a passionate and reliable Chef to join the kitchen team at a well-established pub in Southampton. This is ...
Head Chef, 4-Star Hotel - Southampton £45,000 per annum + Bonus | Full-Time | 5 Days Out of 7 We are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen operation within an established 4-star, 50-60-bedroom hotel near Southamp...
Hotel Chefs Location: Derry / Londonderry Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, subject to a 3-month probationary period Role / Salary: Head Chef, up to £50000 per year Sous Chef, up to £36000 per year ...
Head Chef - St James' School, Leyland Location: Leyland, Lancashire Job Title: Head Chef Reporting to: School Business Manager / Catering Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the catering opera...
Cleaning Operative / Retail Cleaner - ASDA Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of our client, Bidvest Noonan , for a Cleaning Operative / Retail Cleaner to join the cleaning team at ASDA with an immediate start available . This is an excellen...
Recruitment Consultants Industrial & Catering | Edinburgh | £26,500 to £30,000 + Uncapped Bonus | ASAP Start We're growing our Blue Arrow East Coast Team as we head into peak, and I'm looking for two Recruitment Consultants to join us as soon ...
Catering Assistants are required for various roles. Location: Stockport, Cheadle, Wilmslow Hours: 10:00-14:00/ 10:30-14:30/09:30-13:30 great if you are looking for hours suitable for childcare Part time/flexible working available. If you're lookin...
Chefs & Cooks Blue Arrow is recruiting talented and reliable Chefs to support kitchens across Greater Manchester & Lancashire , including Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Preston, Darwen...
Pastry Chef 📍 Wareham, Dorset 💷 £32,000 - £36,000 per annum + Generous Tips ⏰ 48 Hours per Week | 5 Days out of 7 🏨 Accommodation Available from November ⭐ 2AA Rosette Hotel Are you a passionate Pastry Chef looking to create exceptional dessert...
School Chef (Ad Hoc) - to start asap Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work withi...
Client Relationship Executive (Part-Time 2 days per week) 📍 Sidcup, Kent & Central London ⏰ 2 Days Per Week 💷 Competitive Salary 🏢 Permanent Part-Time Position Build Relationships. Open Doors. Represent a Growing Business. Are you ...
Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Lochgilphead (PA31). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...
Head Chef 3-Star Hotel & Restaurant | Full-Time | Permanent Location: Telford Our client, a well-established and highly regarded 3-star hotel with a busy restaurant, bar, and events operation, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its...
Chef's Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Events, Golf clubs and many more….. Position: Relief Chefs (Various Levels) Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Rate: £17-£21 per hour About the Role: We're on the hunt for passionate, reliable ...
Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Leeds is currently recruiting experienced Chefs for flexible agency chef ...
Head Chef in Hull Location: Hull and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow is recruiting exp...
🍽️ Sous Chef - Country Pub - Lyndhurst, New Forest Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 + Generous Tips Schedule: 5 Days out of 7 Transport: Own transport essential due to location Join a welcoming, food-led country pub in the heart of Lyndhurst , one o...
Head Chef Opportunities | North East England £16.00 - £21.00 per hour Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for your next challenge? We are recruiting talented and passionate Head Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North Ea...
Sous Chef Opportunities | North East England £15.00 - £20.00 per hour Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting experienced Sous Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North East , working w...
Chefs Environment: Prison catering - chefs to work within prisons Location: Staffordshire, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Telford, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Leek & surrounding areas Pay: From £19 pe...
Chefs Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, events, golf clubs, plus many more… Location: Crewe, Winsford, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Congleton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Nantwich, and surrounding areas Pay: £17.50 to £2...
Senior Chef de Partie (Live-In Possible) - Hotel 📍 Location: Swanage Outskirts ⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week 💷 Pay: £16.00 per hour 📅 Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7 🏡 Accommodation: Live-in available About the Role We are looking for a ...
👨🍳 Chef de Partie (Pastry) - Term Time Only | Education Site, Southampton £14.60 per hour | Term Time Only | Excellent Work-Life Balance Are you a talented Chef de Partie with strong pastry experience ? We're looking for a passionate chef to t...
As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including: Planning, costing and delivering high-quality menus for residential courses, meetings, private functions, events and lettings. Leading and moti...
Chefs Required | All Levels Welcome We're recruiting talented Chefs to support a range of clients across Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and surrounding areas . We have opportunities for: Commis Chefs Chef de Partie Sous Chefs Head Chefs Relief Chef...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Bournemouth and Dorset Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across ...
Are you located close to or in Skelmersdale? Have you done Picking & Packing? Able to do ROTATIONAL SHIFTS - AM, PM and NIGHTS? - you need to be able to deliver all? Can you start first week in October? We are recruiting a team of experienced...
Head Chef - Care Home Basingstoke, Hampshire Full-Time/Part time Lead a Kitchen That Makes a Difference We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to lead the catering operation within a welcoming care homes in Basingstoke . This rew...
Sous Chef - School Catering Andover, Hampshire Permanent | Full-Time We're currently recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef for a fantastic opportunity within a school catering environment in Andover . This is an excellent chance ...
Sous Chef Andover, Hampshire £16.00 - £22.00 per hour | Temporary & Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Sous Chef Work? We're currently recruiting experienced and reliable Sous Chefs to support a variety of Business & ...
Sous Chef - School Catering Hook & Surrounding Areas £16.00 - £22.00 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Sous Chef Work Within Schools? We're currently recruiting experienced and reliable Sous Chefs to ...
Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £25.00 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Head Chef Work? We're currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Head Chefs t...
Blue Arrow Aberdeen are currently recruiting for Chef's of all levels, including; Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Head Chef. We at Blue Arrow can offer our casual workers: * Weekly Pay * Temp to Perm opportunities * Competitive Hourly R...
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re available right away, and shifts are filling fast. Apply n Are you an experienced Chef Manager seeking flexible work that suits your schedule? Blue Arrow is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Chef Managers to support a variety of catering set...
Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham and Surrounding Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across...
Partner with Leaders. Drive Workforce Strategy. Shape Organisational Success. Are you passionate about aligning people strategies with business objectives and helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workforce? We're supporting org...
Lead Great Teams. Create Outstanding Food. Shape the Success of Your Kitchen. Whether you're leading a busy service, developing innovative menus, managing food costs, or inspiring your team to deliver exceptional standards, you know that successfu...
Role Overview We are looking for a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role is ideal for a chef who is eager to develop their skills and progress their career within a supportive, hands-on environment. You will...
More Than a Chef. Help Make a Difference Every Day. A great meal can brighten someone's day, support recovery, improve wellbeing, and help children learn and thrive. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, residential settings, healthcar...
Head Chef Reports To: Care Home Manager Hours: Flexible according to service needs, including weekends and public holidays Job Purpose To oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and well...
Chefs Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Care & nursing homes and retirement villages Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Contract type: Temporary ongoing Hourly rate : £17p/h to £21p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environme...
📍 ST13 Area (Leek) 👨🍳 CHEFS WANTED - FLEXIBLE SCHOOL HOURS 👩🍳 📍 School settings across Leek and surrounding areas ⏰ 8:00am - 2:00pm (great work-life balance!) 💷 £16 -20 per hour Looking for flexible chef work that fits around your lifesty...
Sous Chef | £35,000 | Stockbridge | Mostly Daytime Hours A fantastic bistro-style restaurant in the heart of Stockbridge is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join its growing kitchen team. Renowned for its high-quality fresh food, in-house bak...
Lead Chef | £16.00 per Hour | Burnham-on-Sea | 36 Hours per Week 📍 Burnham-on-Sea ⏰ 36 Hours per Week | Shift Work & Alternate Weekends 💷 £16.00 per Hour We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to oversee the kitche...
Head Chef responsibilities remain broadly similar across the sector, but the day-to-day environment and focus can vary based on the workplace.
In restaurants, Head Chefs play a central role in both the kitchen and the overall dining experience. From menu development to team training and food presentation, your job is to ensure each guest enjoys a high-quality meal. You’ll also be responsible for managing stock, sourcing ingredients, and liaising with front-of-house teams.
Head Chefs in hotels often oversee multiple dining services, from breakfast and à la carte to banquets and room service. These roles demand strong organisational and communication skills, as you’ll need to manage several kitchen teams and ensure consistency across all outlets.
If you’re looking for a more structured work schedule, Head Chef roles in schools, hospitals, or corporate catering may be a good fit. These jobs focus on producing nutritious, large-volume meals within set budgets, often with clear dietary and safety requirements.
Event catering is fast-paced and dynamic. Head Chefs in this sector lead kitchen teams through large-scale meal preparation for weddings, conferences, and festivals. This is a great option for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy high-volume service with tight deadlines.
There’s a wide variety of Head Chef contracts available, from traditional full-time roles to temporary or freelance opportunities.
Most Head Chef roles are full-time and come with long-term stability. These positions usually involve managing a dedicated team, taking responsibility for food quality and safety, and often offer additional benefits such as accommodation, bonuses, or training support.
Short-term Head Chef jobs are often available to cover busy seasons, staff absences, or one-off events. Relief Head Chef work can be an excellent option for experienced chefs seeking flexibility, variety, or a freelance lifestyle.
While less common, part-time or interim roles do exist, particularly in smaller venues or consultancy-style arrangements. These can be ideal for those balancing other commitments while still staying active in the industry.
A Head Chef leads the kitchen team, plans menus, manages food preparation and service, ensures hygiene compliance, and oversees kitchen budgeting and stock control.
While formal qualifications are often preferred, many chefs progress to Head Chef level through hands-on experience. Certifications in food safety and professional cookery are typically required or strongly recommended.
Salaries for Head Chefs in the UK typically range from £37,000 to £52,000 per year, depending on location, type of venue, and experience. Higher-end restaurants or group executive positions may offer more, alongside perks such as tips, bonuses, and accommodation.
Many Head Chefs go on to become Executive Chefs, Group Head Chefs, or Food and Beverage Managers. Some move into consultancy, teaching, or open their own food businesses.
