Relief / Temporary Chef De Partie

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…

Pay rate £17 – £22/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 August 2026

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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 Agency in relation to this vacancy

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