Location: London (Office-based with event visits)

Salary: £31,019 – £40,985 per year + Bonus Scheme

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hey, Chef!

Are you ready to hang up your apron and step into something new? Still passionate about the hospitality industry but looking to swap long hours in a hot kitchen for a dynamic office-based role?

Arc is looking for a Chef Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic London team. This is your chance to transition into recruitment, using your industry experience to support and supply some of the UK's best kitchens.

About the Role

In this specialised role, you’ll recruit and manage a pool of chefs and kitchen support staff for our wide portfolio of London-based clients. You’ll be responsible for:

Recruiting and staffing kitchens across a range of exciting venues
Building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike
Managing key accounts and delivering a premium recruitment service
Conducting candidate assessments and right-to-work checks
Checking in teams on-site and providing event support
Helping grow Arc’s chef division and reputation

A typical working week is around 40 hours across 5 days, including some weekends, with plenty of variety between the office and event sites.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who’s got:

Previous chef experience or experience recruiting for culinary roles
Knowledge of agency, temporary, or casual staffing models
A confident, persuasive personality and strong interpersonal skills
A cool head under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines
A proactive, organised approach – you're a natural at getting things done

Bonus points if you’ve worked in events or hospitality recruitment before.

Who Are We?

Arc is one of the UK’s leading event staffing agencies, supplying top talent to iconic sporting events, venues, and heritage sites across the country.

We’re passionate about flexible work, championing staff wellbeing, and shaping a better future for the hospitality industry. Our London team is fast-paced, supportive, and full of energy – we work hard, celebrate wins, and have fun doing it.

What’s in It for You?

We offer competitive pay and fast-track opportunities for growth, plus:

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Company bonus scheme
Private healthcare (Aviva)
Bupa cover for dental, optical, physio & more
Fully paid study day each month
Enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance (4x salary)
Volunteer leave and paid charity days
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership subscriptions
Team socials, conferences and company-wide celebrations
Referral bonuses and relocation opportunities
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Ready to Apply?

If you're a go-getter ready to step into a rewarding new chapter, apply now and help us shape the future of chef recruitment in London.

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on any legally protected grounds. We are committed to a merit-based recruitment strategy and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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