Agency chef and kitchen jobs
Shift-based temp work for chefs and kitchen staff. Paid monthly through PAYE with weekly Earned Wage Access, shifts chosen through the Ubeya app, no guaranteed hours. Six roles stay open all year.
Six roles, open all year
Each page shows typical pay, what the shifts look like, and how to apply.
Relief Chef
Typical £12.71-£30+/hr by grade, assignment-dependent
All-round cover at every grade, single services to multi-week bookings.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →Chef de Partie
Typical £15-£20/hr, assignment-dependent
Run a section in hotel, contract catering, and event kitchens.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →Sous Chef
Typical £17-£24/hr, assignment-dependent
Senior shifts: run the pass and hold the standard while the brigade is short.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →Head Chef
Typical £20-£30+/hr, assignment-dependent
Relief and interim cover, from holiday weeks to multi-month bookings.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →Kitchen Porter
Typical £12.71-£16/hr, assignment-dependent
Pot wash, kitchen resets, and plate-up support at volume venues.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →Catering Assistant
Typical £12.71-£16/hr, assignment-dependent
Service counters, basic prep, and front-of-kitchen support.
Liverpool · Manchester · Leicester · London
View role and apply →What this work is, and is not
What it is
- Casual shift work at client venues, booked through the Ubeya app
- Your choice: accept the shifts you want, decline the ones you do not
- Pay confirmed per assignment, before you accept the shift
- Monthly PAYE with weekly Earned Wage Access and holiday pay accrued; no umbrella companies
- Right to work and references verified before your first shift
What it is not
- Not a guaranteed-hours contract: quiet weeks happen
- Not a permanent vacancy listing; these are rolling agency roles
- Not zero-commitment: once you accept a shift, a kitchen is counting on you
The full picture of working with us, including the app, online timesheets, and Academy training, is on our Find Work page.
From CV to first shift
Apply or register
Email your CV to workwithus@chefsbay.co.uk with the role name in the subject line, or fill in the 10-minute registration form.
Get vetted
We verify right to work and check references. Most people are approved within 48 hours of sending documents.
Accept shifts on the app
Browse shifts in Ubeya, see the rate before you accept, work, and get paid monthly through PAYE with weekly Earned Wage Access.
Common questions
Pick a role and apply
Register in 10 minutes, or email a CV with the role name in the subject line. Vetting usually clears within 48 hours.
Prefer email? Send your CV to workwithus@chefsbay.co.uk — include the role you are applying for.
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