09th April, 2025 Calling all passionate Chefs !As we head in to a busy hospitality season, we are looking for chefs to join our expanding team in Edinburgh , to work in a variety of temporary positions , across a range of experience levels and kitchen settings.Flexible Workforce Solutions is a bespoke, hospitality-driven recruiter and temp agency that has operated successfully in and around Edinburgh for a number of years, working with a broad range of well-respected hospitality operators. We are a small team of experienced kitchen professionals who know exactly what it takes to work in the exciting and dynamic modern-day hospitality environment. Temp Chef work offers excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and skillset whilst maintaining a flexible work-life balance that suits your own needs. It can also offer an excellent pathway to full time work if your priorities change.We are looking for personable, responsible, skilled chefs from all backgrounds who are looking to take advantage of the many benefits that Temp Chef roles can offer:
- Competitive pay rates starting at £15.50 per hour +Holiday Pay +Workplace Pension +Tips*
- Flexibility to allow you to choose work according to your own needs
- Opportunities to work in a broad range of kitchen environments
- Chance to experience new cuisines, techniques and ingredients
Whilst we welcome applications from all backgrounds we do have some preferred requirements :
- Proficient cooking skills and responsibility to manage a section if required
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to work alongside a broad range of clients
- Adaptability to thrive in new and varied kitchen environments
- Own transport would be an advantage
There are, of course, a few non-negotiables :
- Proven experience in a quality kitchen or catering environment
- Due diligence and knowledge with regards to food safety, allergens etc.
- Positive work ethic and a professional attitude
- Excellent attendance record and punctuality
- Your own knives and chef whites
- You have the Right to Work in the UK (we will require proof)
*Tips – While tip levels will vary according to placement type, and therefore are not guaranteed on all jobs, there is now a legal requirement for agency workers to be included in workplace Tronc/Tip distribution….