Get paid to cook at one of the UK’s biggest festivals, then enjoy the music once your shifts are finished.
We’re looking for experienced chefs of all levels to join our team at Leeds Festival 2026, featuring a huge line-up including Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, Kasabian and many more.
You’ll be working in a busy, high-volume festival kitchen, preparing and serving food to large numbers of guests throughout the event.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent rates of pay of up to £18 per hour
- Free entry to Leeds Festival *once your shifts are complete
- Free camping in the dedicated staff quarters
- Travel allowance
- Weekly pay
- The chance to earn great money while working at a major UK festival
What we’re looking for
Previous experience working as a chef at festivals, large events or in other high-volume catering environments is essential.
You must be:
- An experienced and confident chef
- Reliable, hardworking and organised
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
- A driver with your own reliable transport
- Available from 26th–30th August
Drivers and chefs with previous festival or event experience will be prioritised.
Spaces are limited, so apply today to secure your place at Leeds Festival 2026.
Interested?
We are actively reviewing applicant details so if this Event Chef job vacancy is of interest to you, please apply today.
The consultant handling this opening is Rowan Homer who can be reached on on rowan.homer@jubileetalent.com - please get in touch if any questions regarding this position or other similar job vacancies.
Jubilee Personnel Services Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.