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Relief​/Temporary Chef

Job in Southend-on-sea, Southend, Essex County, SS2, England, UK
Listing for: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Culinary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 22 GBP Hourly GBP 17.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Relief / Temporary Chef
Location: Southend-on-sea

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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