Are you a chef that’s thinking about the next move in your career?

Are you a chef that’s working long hours and are looking for more work life balance? 

About the Role 

Step into a varied chef role that blends the prestige of boutique hotels and wedding venues with hands-on, fresh-food cooking. You’ll enjoy the change of scenery and flexible scheduling—perfect for chefs stepping back from full kitchen management but still wanting to create culinary experiences. 

Location: Across Gloucestershire (travel by car between venues) 
 Contract type: Temporary – ongoing, flexible bookings 
 Start date: Immediate 
 Driving: Essential (valid UK driving licence + own vehicle) 
 Pay: Competitive hourly rates – £16 to £20+ per hour (DOE) 

Responsibilities 

  • Prepare and present fresh, seasonal menus at weddings, private parties, and boutique hotels 
  • Set up, service, and close kitchens across different venues 
  • Work closely with venue teams and clients to ensure outstanding quality 
  • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards consistently 
  • Self-manage prep, stock, and cleaning on-site with minimal oversight 

Ideal Candidate 

  • Extensive experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie with strong fresh-food credentials 
  • Comfortable working on an hourly basis with flexible hours, including weekends 
  • Equipped with a valid driving licence and reliable vehicle for regional travel 
  • Prefers autonomy and varied assignments without full kitchen leadership pressure 
  • Highly organised, punctual, and professional

What We Offer 

  • £16–20+ per hour, reflecting market standards in Gloucestershire event catering  
  • Regular, ongoing bookings—no long-term commitment, but reliable work 
  • Flexible assignments tailored to your availability 
  • Weekly pay and full transparency on hours worked 
  • Pre-event briefs, on-site support, and travel expense coverage 

If this sounds like something you would be interested in hearing more about – then please apply or alternatively send over your CV to: Ben.merrylees@jubileetalent.com 

Interested?

We are actively reviewing applicant details so if this Relief Chef job vacancy is of interest to you, please apply today.

Apply / Enquire Here

The consultant handling this opening is Ben Merrylees who can be reached on on ben.merrylees@jubileetalent.com - please get in touch if any questions regarding this position or other similar job vacancies.

Jubilee Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this temporary vacancy.