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Permanent Chef Agency

Do you need to find a permanent chef quickly?

Choose I Need A Chef’s recruitment agency - we’ll take care of the hard work for you!

Custom solutions

When you need a full-time chef, our hospitality recruitment agency creates tailored job listings.

We’ll connect you with the most suitable candidates to permanently fill your vacancies.

Candidates for all kitchen roles

Need an Executive Chef ? Head chef? A Sous chef ? We connect you with experienced hospitality staff in a range of roles. We’ll connect you with skilled candidates from our talent pool!

Try before you buy

Worried a new hire won’t “click” with your kitchen? Each of our staff are initially employed on a contract basis, giving you the confidence to make sure they’re right for the role.

We work with all businesses

Restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels - it doesn’t matter what type of hospitality business you run. If it involves food, we’ve probably placed a chef there at some stage!

Looking for a permanent addition to your roster?

Let’s face it, hiring staff can be well down the list of the most profitable things you can do with your time. In fact, if you have a position vacant in your kitchen, it’s likely already costing you!

Need a position filled urgently?
Struggling to keep up with demand?
Don’t have time for recruitment?

Luckily for you, I Need A Chef can save you both time and money by meeting your needs quickly and effectively.

Hear what our chefs have to say…

I Need A Chef has always been there for me, if I'm in need of full time work or casual. They have a great network of places to work. A great opportunity to become a well rounded versatile chef.

James

Great team to work with, they fitted shifts around my life and even through the quiet period, I still had plenty of work. Gave me long placements interstate and supported me when I found a permanent position on the coast. Can't recommend highly enough.

Robin

Explore I Need A Chef’s unique
try-before-you-buy system

Whether it's an executive chef, head chef, catering staff or kitchen porter, I Need A Chef offers a unique try-before-you-buy system for permanent staff.

We know that sometimes an applicant isn’t always a perfect fit for your kitchen, which is why all of our permanent staff are initially offered on a contract basis.

This gives you the opportunity to trial our applicant on a temporary basis (i.e. employed by I Need A Chef).

Thanks to this system, you can trial new staff completely risk-free - if you feel things aren’t working out, you’re free to walk away, no harm no foul.

How does it work?

When a vacant position arises, we'll display your ad on our nationwide jobs board free of charge. In addition to Internet advertising, we'll undertake specific searches from our extensive database to filter and target the right candidates for your needs.

All prospective candidates are required to complete our own rigorous interview with an interviewer who has plenty of their own hospitality experience, and undergo a thorough reference checking process before they're put forward.

We have hundreds of hospitality staff looking at our site everyday, meaning there’s also a constant stream of high-quality candidates just waiting to apply to your kitchen!

If you're happy with the applicant and wish to employ them on a permanent basis, just tell us and our team will sit down with you and the applicant to negotiate permanent ongoing employment.

I Need A Chef covers all areas of permanent hospitality employment including: senior level chefs, chefs, catering assistants and kitchen hands.

For more information about our permanent pricing structure, contact I Need A Chef today!

Looking for a job?

Leave us a resume - you'll be glad you did!

Our jobs board is frequently updated with exciting new opportunities for chefs just like you. And that includes permanent part-time and full-time roles.

Whether you’re a seasoned kitchen veteran looking for a change in scenery or a starry-eyed newbie with aspirations of becoming the next Auguste Escoffier, we've got a position for you.

Here's how it works:

Fill in your application with us, including your experience, training and specialties
We'll arrange an interview with you
You'll be employed by the owner on a trial basis
We provide ongoing support and resources
If your employer is happy, we'll help you negotiate a permanent contract

I Need A Chef offers...

Full induction process

All our staff have been vetted via a thorough interview and induction process to ensure they're ready to work. Our consultants are hospitality veterans themselves, and know what questions to ask.

Tailored solutions

Your hospitality business is unique - and so are our solutions. Each permanent job listing is tailored to suit your hospitality business, the cuisine you make and the unique culture in your kitchen.

Massive time savings

Recruiting a new chef can take time. We use the latest technologies in recruitment, staff scheduling and management to make sourcing a permanent addition to your roster as effortless as possible.

Just some of our fabulous clients

We believe we have one of the best call out rates for chefs and kitchen staff in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, yet we remain open to discussing different pricing structures that work for your establishment .

Make an Enquiry Call 1300 934 910

If you later decide you would like to take one of our staff on permanently, we also offer the best price structure in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.