In a tight spot? I Need A Chef understands - because we’ve been there too!
As hospitality veterans ourselves, we know how tough it can be when your kitchen is down a staff member. Need a shift covered urgently? Searching for temporary chefs for an upcoming event? Our hospitality recruitment agency can help.
Whether you’re facing a last-minute vacancy or need temporary chefs for a major event, we’ve got you covered!
In addition to chefs, we can provide a range of kitchen staff
Kitchen hands, catering assistants, cafe and restaurant staff
We can even find staff to work in remote and regional parts of Australia
We can save you time and money by meeting your staffing needs quickly and effectively.
So you need to hire a new chef for your kitchen, but you don’t have time to write an ad, reply to applicants, conduct interviews or do background checks.
I Need A Chef takes all that work off your hands - we make hiring easy by taking care of the entire process, allowing you to keep your attention on the kitchen!
We listen to our clients to uncover exactly what you’re looking for
We deliver a bespoke service tailored to your needs
Try before you buy - our permanent chefs are first employed on a temp basis
Take the stress out of entertaining and let one of our chefs do the hard work for you!
Whether it’s an upcoming wedding, corporate event, or major milestone, engage one of our experienced private chefs for a tailored experience.
Our private chefs don’t just work events, either. Looking to permanently add your very own private chef to your household staff? We also provide permanent private chefs for those who want the full luxury experience.
Spend less time in the kitchen, and more time with your guests
Professionally made, restaurant-quality meals
More than just chefs - we provide a full roster of wait and bar staff too
No major event is complete without event staff to keep everything running.
On top of just wait staff, we also offer a range of different event staff for all sorts of functions, including bartenders, hosts, runners, event managers, baristas and more - tell us what you need and we’ll connect you to the right people.
In fact, we’re so good at providing event staff that we have to spin this off into its own business! For more information, please visit our sister site I Need Event Staff.
We can match you with all kinds of staff for a range of events
Wait staff, runners, bartenders, F&B attendants, and more
Personal and modern approach to hospitality recruitment
We use the latest technologies in recruitment, staff scheduling, and management.
As hospitality professionals, we have a unique insight into what hospitality businesses like yours want in a staff member. We’re driven to help you get the right person for the job!
We’re a hospitality agency with a difference
As hospitality professionals ourselves, we understand that chefs like you are eager to find work that’s flexible, and which fits around your life.
A premier hospitality agency with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Newcastle, I Need A Chef offers temporary and permanent recruitment for both front- and back-of-house operations.
With a young, personal and modern approach to hospitality recruitment, we draw on our knowledge of the latest technologies when it comes to all aspects of hospitality recruitment.
We’re firm believers in the idea that the secret ingredient to a thriving business is happy, satisfied staff.
Our team understands first-hand what it can feel like when your chef agency doesn’t give you the support you need, or presents you with jobs that don’t match your skills or schedule.
That’s why we make it our mission to ensure that our chefs get the best outcome possible.
Throughout your employment with us, we’ll provide:
Protection for our staff (that is, you!)
Jobs that match your skills and expertise
Award rates and conditions
No paperwork with applications and onboarding all carried out online
Flexible, casual and full-time positions
Our goal is simple: to give hospitality workers like you the ultimate in freedom and choice. And most importantly, we promise plenty of great placements too!
