Business Details
19 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Chef Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2007, Chef Results was founded by Tony Papa and Amanda Bell to deliver a recruitment service tailored to the culinary industry. Our team comprises experienced chefs and recruitment specialists with over 30 years of combined expertise across UK hospitality sectors. We specialise in placing chefs at all levels, from commis to executive roles, in hotels, restaurants, care homes, and contract catering. Our consultants leverage firsthand kitchen experience to understand both client requirements and candidate aspirations, ensuring precise matches. We maintain service continuity through a dedicated support team, guaranteeing uninterrupted support even during consultant absences. Our proven track record includes supplying high-calibre chefs for both temporary and permanent positions, with testimonials highlighting our reliability, industry knowledge, and swift response to urgent staffing needs.We prioritise transparent communication, ethical practices, and long-term partnerships built on trust. Our clients range from Michelin-starred establishments to independent venues, all benefiting from our commitment to excellence. We operate from Sheffield, serving hospitality businesses nationwide, and remain contactable via direct lines to our consultants and accounts team. Our mission is to elevate kitchen operations through strategic recruitment, reflecting our deep understanding of the culinary sector's unique demands.
Services
Chef Recruitment
Temporary Cover
Executive Search
Catering Staff
Permanent Placements
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined recruitment expertise within the culinary industry
- Our team includes former chefs who understand kitchen operations and candidate needs
- We provide 24/7 emergency chef placement services with rapid response times
- We maintain continuity through dedicated support teams during consultant absences
- We guarantee transparent communication and ethical recruitment practices
What people say
Excellent chefs
Reliable service
Quality candidates
Professional approach
Quick response times
Services
Chef Recruitment
We specialise in matching skilled chefs with hospitality businesses across the UK. Our consultants combine culinary expertise with recruitment knowledge to ensure precise placements. Clients benefit from our industry-specific understanding and extensive candidate network.
Temporary Cover
Our emergency chef placement service delivers rapid staffing solutions for unexpected vacancies. With chefs available at short notice, we help maintain kitchen operations in hotels, restaurants, and care homes across multiple locations.
Executive Chef Search
We identify and place senior culinary professionals in executive roles. Our targeted approach connects leadership candidates with establishments requiring strategic kitchen management expertise, from boutique restaurants to large hotel groups.
Catering Staff Solutions
Our recruitment extends to contract catering environments, supplying chefs for educational institutions, corporate facilities, and event venues. We understand the unique requirements of high-volume catering operations and their staffing needs.
Permanent Placements
We facilitate long-term chef placements across all kitchen sections. Our thorough candidate assessment ensures lasting matches between employers and chefs seeking career development opportunities in diverse hospitality settings.
People
Tony Papa
Founder & Consultant
With 30+ years in chef recruitment, Tony combines culinary expertise with industry insights to lead strategic placements. His hands-on kitchen experience informs our client-focused approach to staffing solutions.
Sean Bosley
Recruitment Consultant
Specialising in executive chef placements, Sean leverages extensive industry contacts to match leadership candidates with prestigious venues. Clients praise his responsiveness and deep understanding of kitchen dynamics.
Chris Gill
Recruitment Consultant
Focusing on permanent chef positions, Chris ensures precise candidate-employer matches through rigorous assessment. His sector knowledge spans from fine dining establishments to large-scale catering operations.
Mark Thackwell
Recruitment Consultant
Mark manages temporary chef placements, providing swift solutions for urgent staffing needs. His background in hospitality operations informs practical candidate evaluations and client recommendations.
Amanda Bell
Accounts Director
Overseeing financial operations, Amanda ensures seamless service continuity. Her part-time role includes direct client support for billing queries, maintaining the agency's professional service standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover for chef placements?
We operate nationwide across the UK, supplying chefs to hospitality venues in cities, rural areas, and everything in between.
Can you help with emergency chef recruitment?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency service provides temporary chefs within 24 hours for urgent kitchen staffing requirements.
What types of establishments do you work with?
We serve hotels, restaurants, care homes, contract caterers, and event venues requiring chefs at all experience levels.
How do you assess chef candidates?
We evaluate technical skills, kitchen experience, and cultural fit through rigorous interviews and practical assessments.
What makes your agency different from general recruiters?
Our team comprises former chefs who understand both kitchen operations and recruitment, ensuring better candidate-employer matches.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent placements?
Yes, we provide flexible staffing solutions including short-term cover, contract roles, and permanent chef positions.
Reviews (1)
Daniel Hull
Jul 13, 2019
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I have to pick a star level, just to be able to post this. If you want to know how professional an outfit these guys are here is my story...... I'm three months redundant with my first baby due in 6 weeks. I had my details passed to Sean by an ex-employee of his. Without any interview, or checking of ANY of my work or education history I was asked to go to carry out a three week secondment, as a chef, to the Isle of Wight and most importantly it seemed, how soon could I be there. I would have to check my diary, but this was on the Tuesday / Wednesday. I was, as imaginable, very happy, despite
