Restaurant chef hiring

The right chef. A kitchen that clicks.

From neighbourhood favourites to fine dining, find chefs who fit your menu and your kitchen.

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MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

Your kitchen sets the brief.

A restaurant kitchen needs more than a good recipe. Tell us about your menu, service style and staffing gaps, and we will shortlist chefs with relevant cuisine skills and experience.

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Where we can help

  • Fine dining and casual dining kitchens
  • Quick-service restaurants and everyday service
  • Cuisine-specific chef requirements
  • Experience and salary matching

Before we start, tell us…

  • Your menu and primary cuisines
  • Required role and experience level
  • Service hours, location and expected salary
  • The dishes you would like prepared during the trial
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 one-day trial to see how the chef handles your menu, preparation standards and kitchen workflow. 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.

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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.

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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.

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