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Your Trusted Partner for Chef Recruitment Solutions
Established over two decades ago, Leisure Professionals has become a trusted name in specialist chef recruitment across the hospitality sector. Our team combines extensive industry knowledge with proactive candidate sourcing to deliver tailored staffing solutions for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality businesses. With a comprehensive database of qualified professionals, we specialise in both temporary relief and permanent placements, offering cost-effective services that prioritise client needs. Our rigorous vetting process ensures all chefs meet exacting standards, from AA Rosette to Michelin-starred levels. Operating from our UK headquarters and new Algarve office, we provide nationwide coverage and international staffing capabilities.Our unique pricing model eliminates hourly agency fees, charging a transparent weekly rate for extended bookings. Backed by glowing client testimonials, we maintain strong relationships with leading establishments like The Feathers Hotel and Glen-Eagles Hotel. Our commitment to quality extends to thorough reference checks and skills assessments, ensuring seamless kitchen operations for our clients. Available seven days a week, we offer emergency relief support to address unexpected staffing gaps. Through continuous market engagement and candidate development, we remain at the forefront of hospitality recruitment innovation.
Services
Relief Chef Supply
Permanent Chef Recruitment
International Staffing
Emergency Relief Support
Chef Assessment & Reference Checking
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of specialist experience in hospitality recruitment
- Our unique pricing model charges just 84/week instead of hourly rates
- We maintain one of the UK's largest chef candidate databases
- Our proactive sourcing identifies chefs with specific culinary expertise
- We conduct thorough reference checks and skills assessments
What people say
Excellent relief chefs
Reacted promptly
Capable relief chefs
Services
Relief Chef Supply
We provide experienced relief chefs for short-term kitchen staffing needs. Our chefs work directly with clients, charging 12-14 per hour while our agency fee remains 84 weekly for five+ days or 25 daily. This cost-effective solution eliminates traditional hourly agency fees, offering significant savings for hospitality businesses requiring temporary cover due to holidays, sickness, or increased demand.
Permanent Chef Recruitment
Our specialist recruitment service connects hospitality businesses with permanent chef candidates. Through proactive sourcing and rigorous vetting, we identify chefs with specific culinary expertise ranging from AA Rosette to Michelin-starred standards. We conduct comprehensive interviews and reference checks to ensure candidates match both technical requirements and workplace culture, streamlining the hiring process for restaurants and hotels seeking long-term staffing solutions.
International Staffing
With our new Algarve office, we supply qualified chefs to international hospitality businesses. Our global network enables seamless staffing solutions across Europe, maintaining the same rigorous vetting process for overseas placements. We handle logistical arrangements while clients benefit from our established recruitment protocols, ensuring consistent quality standards whether sourcing chefs for seasonal demand in Portugal or other international locations requiring specialist culinary expertise.
Emergency Relief Support
We offer seven-day emergency chef support for unexpected staffing gaps. Available through dedicated contact numbers, our rapid response service connects clients with immediately available relief chefs. This critical service ensures kitchen operations continue uninterrupted during sudden absences, with flexible booking options from single-day cover to extended placements, providing peace of mind for hospitality businesses facing unpredictable staffing challenges.
Chef Assessment & Reference Checking
Our comprehensive vetting process ensures only qualified chefs join our database. We conduct detailed interviews assessing technical skills, culinary specialisms, and workplace compatibility. All candidates undergo reference checks and provide evidence of relevant experience, from basic kitchen skills to advanced Michelin-starred techniques. This meticulous approach guarantees clients receive thoroughly verified professionals who meet both practical requirements and service standards for their specific hospitality environment.
Questions
What types of chef staffing solutions do you provide?
We offer temporary relief chefs, permanent placements, and international staffing solutions for hospitality businesses requiring both short-term cover and long-term recruitment.
How are your pricing rates structured?
Our agency charges £84/week for five+ day bookings or £25/day for shorter assignments, with chefs paid directly at £12-14/hour, eliminating traditional hourly agency fees.
Do you provide emergency chef cover?
Yes, we offer seven-day emergency relief support with immediate availability through dedicated contact numbers for unexpected staffing requirements.
What quality assurance processes do you use?
We conduct thorough interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments for all chefs, maintaining standards from AA Rosette to Michelin-starred levels.
Can you supply chefs internationally?
Yes, our new Algarve office enables overseas staffing solutions while maintaining our rigorous vetting process and service standards across international locations.
