Chef Jobs in London

From Mayfair tasting menus to Borough Market street food — London's kitchens cover every cuisine, every price point, every level of ambition.

32 Open Positions
£47,000 Avg. Sous Chef Salary
39 Hiring Venues

32 Kitchen Vacancies

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Chefs all levels

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Change Hospitality
South East London (SE1) Full time fine_dining
£16-19/hour
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Temporary Chefs Required Schools & Care Homes with DBS

1 day
Hamilton Mayday
West London (W1W), w1w Full time british
£16-19/hour

Agency Chef

7 days
Off To Work
City of London (EC1) Full time british
£17-19.5/hour

Agency Chef - Mon to Fri

7 days
Host Staffing
Pentonville, North London (N1), N1 9LG Full time vietnamese
£17.5-20/hour

Agency Chef

7 days
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
South West London, London Full time fine_dining
£18-25/hour

Chef.

7 days
OMA
Southwark, South East London (SE1), SE1 9AL Full time mediterranean
£18/hour

Chef.

7 days
Nightcap PLC
London Full time british
£10,850-12,710/year

Wok Chef

7 days
Din Tai Fung UK - Covent Garden, London Selfridges & Tottenham Court Road
Covent Garden, Central London (WC2), WC2E 8PS Full time chinese
£15-17/hour

Experienced Events Chefs - Premium London Venues

7 days
Berkeley Scott
Covent Garden, Central London (WC2), WC1A Full time british
£16-19/hour

Chef.

7 days
Off To Work
City of London (EC1Y) Full time british
£17-19.5/hour

Live London hospitality market

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Total active
32
Employers
39
Average salary in London (from active listings)
PositionAvg salaryListings
Chef £34,582 26
Server £34,616 2
Sous chef £55,000 1
Barista £34,112 1
Manager £50,000 1
Top cuisines hiring
British (20) Fine dining (4) Mediterranean (1) Japanese (1) Mexican (1)
Data aggregated from caterer.com, rhubarbrecruitment.com
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Why Chefs Love London

Affordable Living

Average 1-bed rent is £1,800/month — competitive for the area

Great Transport

Monthly transport costs around £160. Well-connected with easy access to city centre venues.

Vibrant Food Scene

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

Career Growth

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

Chef Salaries in London

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

Commis Chef
£32,000
Chef de Partie
£36,500
Sous Chef
£47,000
Head Chef
£61,500
Executive Chef
£86,000
Average salary vs London

Can You Afford London?

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Rent (1-bed avg) £1,800
Transport £160
Essentials £450
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Working in London

London is the world's most diverse dining capital. From Michelin-starred fine dining to street food markets, the city offers unmatched opportunities for hospitality professionals at every level.