Cloud kitchen chef hiring

Great taste. Ready for delivery.

Cuisine-matched chefs for delivery-first kitchens and the demands of your everyday menu.

Cloud kitchens environment, representative service photographyVerified & trial-ready
MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

Your kitchen sets the brief.

Your delivery menu sets the brief. Share the dishes, cuisine focus and experience you need, and we help shortlist chefs for your cloud kitchen. Interview candidates directly before choosing a chef to trial.

Share your requirement

Where we can help

  • Delivery-focused food preparation
  • Single-cuisine and multi-cuisine menus
  • Daily kitchen preparation requirements
  • Staffing for your kitchen schedule

Before we start, tell us…

  • Your delivery menu and cuisine focus
  • Staff type and relevant experience
  • Kitchen location and operating schedule
  • Salary range and trial dishes
GET TO KNOW YOUR CHEF

A conversation. A trial. A confident choice.

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Share the role, cuisine, experience and salary range. We get to know your kitchen.

  2. 2

    Meet your shortlist

    Speak directly with 2–3 suitable candidates and find the people who feel like a fit.

  3. 3

    Try before you hire

    Choose a chef for a one-day trial. Hire when satisfied, or request another candidate.

  4. 4

    We’re here for you

    Get ongoing support and free chef replacements within your chosen plan duration.

Make the trial work for you. Use the trial to check taste consistency, preparation and suitability for the way your delivery kitchen operates. Payment is collected before the trial begins. Fees are non-refundable after a candidate is hired.

Verification comes first

Every chef goes through a background check, skill test and interview before joining your shortlist.

Your choice, your kitchen

Speak to suitable candidates directly and try up to five chefs before your final staff choice. Assess the skills that matter to you.

Support beyond the hire

Free chef replacements are included within your selected plan duration, alongside ongoing hiring support.

Explore hiring plans
A LITTLE CLARITY

Questions about your next hire?

01

Can I interview candidates before hiring?

Yes. We shortlist suitable chefs and arrange direct interviews with approximately 2–3 candidates. You choose which chef you would like to trial.

02

How does the chef trial work?

Your selected chef joins for a one-day trial. Hire only if you are satisfied, or request another suitable chef for a trial. You can try up to five different chefs before making your final staff choice. The service fee is collected in advance, before the trial begins.

03

What happens if my chef is not the right fit?

Speak with our team. Chef replacements are included at no additional service fee within your selected plan duration. We help you find another suitable candidate.

ANOTHER KIND OF KITCHEN?

Find the service that feels right.

Ready to build your team?

Contact Instant Chefs for your staffing requirements

Whether you need a chef, a cook or domestic staff — we are here to help.