Chef Jobs in Exeter

Gandy Street, the Quayside, and a thriving university crowd — Exeter's kitchens stay busy through every season.

11 Open Positions
£37,500 Avg. Sous Chef Salary
13 Hiring Venues

11 Kitchen Vacancies

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Relief Chef de Partie

3 days
Personnel Solutions
Exeter (EX1) Full time vietnamese
£19-22.5/hour

Sous Chef Hotel

5 days
Hotel Indigo Exeter
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EU Full time british
£39,000/year

Chef Manager

8 days
HANA GROUP UK LIMITED
Red Cow Village, Exeter (EX4), EX4 3QA Full time japanese
£13,610-14,610/year

Hotel Sous Chef

8 days
Courtyard Exeter Sandy Park
Exeter, Devon Full time british
£36,000-40,000/year

Sous Chef

8 days
Caterplus
Exeter (EX3), EX3 0LX Full time british
£16,300/year

Head Chef @ The View

8 days
Courtyard Exeter Sandy Park
Exeter, Devon Full time british
£40,000-48,000/year

Chef de Partie (Fixed Term Contract to 1st November 2026) Live In

8 days
Cofton Country Holidays Ltd
Cockwood, Exeter (EX6), EX6 8RP Full time british
£15.15/hour

Relief Chef de Partie

8 days
Personnel Solutions
Exeter (EX1) Full time vietnamese
£19-22.5/hour

head chef - live in

8 days
HTE Recruitment
Exeter, Devon Full time british
£50,000/year

Sous Chef - Live In

8 days
HTE Recruitment
Exeter (EX1) Full time british
£36,000-38,500/year

Live Exeter hospitality market

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Average salary in Exeter (from active listings)
PositionAvg salaryListings
Sous chef £32,637 4
Chef de partie £39,277 3
Head chef £47,000 2
Chef £40,560 1
Top cuisines hiring
British (8) Vietnamese (2) Japanese (1)
Data aggregated from caterer.com
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Why Chefs Love Exeter

Affordable Living

Average 1-bed rent is £950/month — save £850 vs London

Great Transport

Monthly transport costs around £70. Well-connected with easy access to city centre venues.

Vibrant Food Scene

From Michelin-starred restaurants to street food markets — Exeter offers diverse culinary experiences.

Career Growth

13+ venues currently hiring. Growing hospitality sector with opportunities at all levels.

Chef Salaries in Exeter

See how kitchen roles are paid in Exeter compared to London.

Save ~£940/month on living costs vs London
Commis Chef
£25,500
-20%
Chef de Partie
£30,000
-18%
Sous Chef
£37,500
-15%
Head Chef
£51,000
-16%
Executive Chef
£75,000
-3%
Average salary vs London

Can You Afford Exeter?

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Rent (1-bed avg) £950
Transport £70
Essentials £450
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Working in Exeter

Exeter's restaurant scene is thriving with independent eateries around Gandy Street and the Quayside. The city's university population and tourist trade keep kitchens busy year-round, with strong demand for skilled chefs.