Welcome to our weekly selection of the very best chef and hospitality jobs in and around London…
Schools
Up to £42,000 per year
Head Chef - Term Time Only
London
Head Chef – Independent School | West London up to £42,000 | Term-Time Only | Daytime Hours A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef seeking a better work-life balance! Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves fresh food, creative menu development and leading a team? Looking for a role that offers a better […]
Consultant: Andrina Baylis
Work/Life Balance
Up to £13.21 per hour
Daytime Chef – 8am to 5pm (E/O Weekend Off)
Cranleigh, Surrey
If you love being a Chef de Partie but dislike the unsociable hours often associated with hospitality, this could be the ideal opportunity. With a latest finish of 5pm (often earlier) and alternate weekends off, you'll enjoy a genuine work-life balance while continuing to cook fresh food in a busy and rewarding environment.
Consultant: Daniel Hesketh
Work/Life Balance
Up to £18.00 per hour
Agency Chefs for 5★ Hotels – Choose Your Hours
North London & Surrounds
Create a work pattern that suits you while earning up to £18+ per hour in respected hotels. This flexible agency role is ideal for any chef looking to take control of their rota and improve work-life balance across North London.
Consultant: Michael Roberts
No Evenings
Up to £20.00 per hour
Contract Catering Chefs – Perfect for a Better Work/Life Balance
South London
Designed for chefs seeking no evening work, this Contract Catering Chef position in South London and nearby locations delivers steady weekday hours within organised, daytime-focused kitchens. Short-term and long-term assignments available – apply now and let’s get you started!
Consultant: Claire Adlam
Choose your own hourss
Up to £18.00 per hour
Bistro Chefs Wanted – Choice of Shifts
north London
Enjoy flexible shifts in friendly, bistro-style cafés while keeping control of your working week in North London.
Consultant: Michael Roberts
No Evenings
Up to £20.00 per hour
DBS Chefs – Daytime Hours Only
North London
A strong option for chefs who want evenings at home while earning competitive rates, this DBS Chef role in North London offers daytime-only shifts in well-run kitchens. The structured pace supports balance without compromising pay.
Consultant: Rochelle Lythcott