Relief Chef

Relief Chef | Kent | £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour | Weekly Pay Relief Chef Location: Kent Salary / Rate of Pay: £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour Platinum Recruitment is working with a wide range of Hotels, Gastro Pubs,…

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

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Relief Chef | Kent | £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour | Weekly Pay

Relief Chef
Location: Kent
Salary / Rate of Pay: £17.00 - £22.00+ per hour

Platinum Recruitment is working with a wide range of Hotels, Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Golf Clubs, Wedding Venues, Country House Hotels, Event Venues and Contract Catering sites across Kent. We have ongoing opportunities for talented Relief Chefs at all levels, from Chef de Partie through to Head Chef.

We're recruiting chefs across Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Tenterden, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

Whether you're looking for a few shifts a 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 fit around your lifestyle

Ongoing temporary assignments

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Work available in hotels, gastro pubs, golf clubs, wedding venues and restaurants

Meals provided on duty at many venues

Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your assignments

Recommend a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250 per successful referral

What's involved?

As a Relief Chef representing Platinum Recruitment, you'll be working across a variety of professional kitchens, maintaining high food standards while adapting quickly to different environments.

We're looking for chefs who are reliable, organised and passionate about producing quality food.

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 Kent, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, and one of our specialist Chef Consultants will be in touch to discuss current opportunities in your area.

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale
Job Role: Relief Chef
Location: Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Tenterden, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
Reference: INDCHEFS

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

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