£16.00 - £20.00 per hour + Holiday Pay + Pension
Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Join Blue Arrow Catering Cardiff's growing team of professional relief chefs and enjoy opportunities across some of South Wales' leading hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
Whether you're looking for a few extra shifts each week or full-time hours, we have assignments available from 6 to 70 hours per week.
The Role
We are recruiting talented chefs to work across a variety of hotel and restaurant kitchens throughout South Wales, including positions at:
Chef de Partie
Sous Chef
Head ChefExperience working within fresh food kitchens is essential, and backgrounds in Rosette-awarded or Michelin-standard establishments would be highly advantageous.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery
VRQ Level 1 or 2
AAA Award
City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2
Or an overseas equivalent qualificationIn addition, you should have:
Strong catering and hospitality experience
The ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Excellent food quality and presentation standards
Relevant qualifications or employment references to demonstrate your skills and experienceA driving licence and access to transport would be beneficial due to the variety of locations across South Wales.
Why Join Blue Arrow?
✅ Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
✅ Holiday pay and pension contributions on top of your standard pay rate
✅ Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
✅ Opportunities to secure permanent Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions
✅ Support from an experienced in-house chef recruitment specialist
Right to Work
In accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act, all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Apply Today
Joining the Blue Arrow Catering Chef Brigade couldn't be easier.
Call Steve Bick, our experienced Chef Recruitment Consultant, for a confidential discussion about this role or other permanent opportunities.
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Apply today and start working sooner than you think.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Salary description
£12.00 - £16.00 per hour