Chef jobs in the UK

Live chef roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

21026 live chef roles

Chef

Bristol

£13/hr

At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life are spent with loved ones sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of the Italian table.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chef

Portsmouth

£13/hr

Bring the Heat – Join Chiquito as a Chef! At Chiquito , we’re all about bold flavours, sizzling dishes, and unforgettable experiences.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Sous Chef

Warwick

£40,000

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll confidently take…

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Kitchen Porter

Lingfield

£13/hr

Smith & Western, your go-to feel good restaurant. We recognise that a good Kitchen Porter plays a pivotal part of the success of our kitchens.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Head Chef

Addlestone

£45,000/mo

Smith & Western, your go-to feel good restaurant. We recognise that a good Head Chef is an integral part of running a successful kitchen.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chef

Chichester

£9/hr

Chef/Grill Chef Since 1995 Smith & Western have been serving great tasting fresh food, mouth-watering cocktails and belly busting deserts in our…

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Second/Sous Chef

Addlestone

£16/hr

Since 1995 Smith & Western have been serving great tasting fresh food, mouth-watering cocktails and belly busting deserts in our authentically…

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Sous Chef

Birmingham

£43,000

A City that has always known how to make things: with its hands, with care, with an unmistakable sense of identity. A City that doesn't follow.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Grill Chef

Glasgow

£13/hr

Grill Chef Location: Sticks'n'Sushi Glasgow Fish are like us—we all swim together. Strange Fish are bold, curious individuals who fit right in here.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Sushi Chef SWK

South West

£12/hr

We are looking for exceptional Sushi Chefs at Sticks‘n’Sushi! At Sticks’n’Sushi we employ people with big smiles and small egos.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Commis Chef

Berkhamsted

£25,000 – £27,000 per annum

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, entry-level Commis Chef to join a vibrant culinary team based at a prestigious…

Remote Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cook

Middlesbrough

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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Weekend Chef

Southampton

£15.00 to 15.50 per hour

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chef De Partie

Oxford

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Manpower Recruitment are looking for a Full Time Permanent, Chef De Partie in an established restaurant based in Chinnor, Oxfordshire.

Hospitality & Catering
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chef - Bank

Devon

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Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
6 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Chef salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
1 live advert
£32,000 – £50,000 (midpoint £38,000)
Scotland
7 live adverts
£28,000 – £40,750 (£38,000 · 25th–75th pct)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£31,000 – £47,000 (midpoint £36,000)
South East
8 live adverts
£32,875 – £37,375 (£35,000 · 25th–75th pct)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£27,000 – £40,000 (midpoint £33,500)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts
£27,300 – £36,000 (midpoint £31,500)
North West (indicative)
1 live advert
£27,000 – £40,000 (midpoint £30,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
2 live adverts
£21,158 – £38,000 (midpoint £25,579)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Kitchen porters and commis chefs sit below the band (£23,000–£28,000), chefs de partie anchor it, sous chefs sit in the middle and head and executive chefs above (£45,000–£70,000). Hotels, contract catering and care homes pay less than fine dining but offer better hours; tips and live-in accommodation change the real picture.
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FAQs

What does a chef earn?

Indicatively £27,000–£50,000 from chef de partie to head chef; executive chefs £55,000–£70,000+.

Which kitchens pay best?

Fine dining, private clubs and contract catering for corporate sites; pubs and casual dining pay least.

What do employers check?

Right to work, references and food-hygiene certification (Level 2 minimum).

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