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NEED A CHEF?A better way to hire temporary & permanent chefs
Stop watching your profits slip away. We can send qualified and experienced chefs and hospitality staff to your metro or regional hotel, pub, restaurant or mine camp at a moments notice.
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When You Can’t Wait, ChefHire Acts Fast
ChefHire’s team of hospitality staffing experts will understand your needs, and help fill the requirements as efficiently and strategically as possible, minimising potential mismatches and misunderstandings.
You will always have a human to talk to should you need, and we go above and beyond to de-risk your scenario and support you every step of the way.
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Looking for skilled chefs for your business or event?
For urgent matters please call us on
1 800 519 484Contact us today via the form on the left and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your specific needs.
Contact us now for your urgent staff needs
Chefhire on Demand Book a Chef in 3 Easy Steps
Request a Shift
Fill out the booking form to make a request. Set the rate you want to offer and book a chef for metro, regional, or remote locations.
Hire a Chef
We will send your request to the most suitable chefs. When you find one you like, simply click "Hire."
Pay & Rate
After the booking is confirmed, approve the chef’s timesheet and provide a rating.
How We Assist in your Chef Recruitment Needs
Rapid Placement
Provide us with your requirements, and we will promptly match you with a qualified chef.
Flexible Staffing
From single events to seasonal demands, our services adapt to your needs.
Permanent Staffing Solutions
Whether you need coverage for leaves, fill operational gaps, or expand your team permanently, we offer tailored solutions.
BENEFITS TAILORED FOR METRO, REGIONAL AND RURAL HOSPITALITY
Rapid Deployment
Our highly qualified and experienced chefs can be on-site within hours to meet your needs.
Nationwide Availability
Our chefs are prepared to travel across the country, whether by bus, plane, or car, to reach both remote and regional locations.
Competitive Rates
ChefHire offers a cost-effective model suitable for every budget, with rates up to 40% lower than other agencies.
Proven Reliability
Unlike other booking platforms, we maintain strong relationships with our chefs, many of whom have been with us since 2010.
Chef Shortage?
The hospitality industry is facing an unprecedented chef shortage, impacting the quality and consistency of service across the nation. At ChefHire, we understand the challenges this poses for businesses striving to maintain their reputation and operational efficiency.
Our extensive network of skilled chefs is ready to bridge this gap, providing reliable and immediate staffing solutions tailored to your needs.
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How We Help You in Hiring the Right Chef
Labour Hire
ChefHire's labour hire model ensures reliability and compliance, offering fully vetted chefs, comprehensive insurance, and hassle-free staffing solutions to seamlessly enhance your kitchen's operational efficiency without the administrative burden
On Demand
ChefHire's new model offers unparalleled flexibility, reduced costs, and instant access to vetted chefs, enhancing your kitchen's efficiency with our innovative, user-driven staffing solutions tailored to your unique needs
Recruitment
Our overseas recruitment covering immigration, providing targeted training, and facilitating detailed selection through video resumes. It ensures skilled professionals seamlessly integrate into Australian kitchens, enhancing quality and operational efficiency
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Great Chef Coverage
“We often use ChefHire for chef coverage and found the chef suitability very good and overall service easy to manage, thanks team"
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Concise and helpful
“Good chefs, prompt service, clear, concise and helpful"
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Annual staffing challenge overcome
"ChefHire helps us every year on our seasonal staffing requirements, we can often use the same chef as previous years to make the transition even easier each time"
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Even with little notice, ChefHire could accommodate
"Deana was so helpful providing staff during our busiest period. Even with very little notice ChefHire was able to accommodate with experienced staff"
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Awesome service
"Awesome service"
AFFORDABLE RATES
Maximise profits with chefs who boost your business and your bottom line
RELIABLE CHEFS
Chefs that won't let you down.
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS
A rapid response team of chefs ready to fill in, ensuring your kitchen never misses a beat.
FLEXIBILITY
Adapt your staffing for fluctuating demands - never overstaffed or understaffed.
METRO, REGIONAL AND REMOTE
From the city to the outback , No matter how remote we have a chef to cover.
INNOVATIVE RECRUITMENT
Our unique approach to sourcing chefs globally with overseas test kitchens ensures only the best chefs.
ChefHire vs The Rest
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| Solutions for 1 Shift, 1 Week, 1 Month, Seasonal & Permanent requirements |
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| Flexible invoice terms (where agreed) |
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| Add-on Services & Technology (Rostering, Timesheets & Payroll) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I be sure the chef can do the job?
We will work closely with you to assess the specific needs of your venue and match a chef that has relevant experience. We are run by chefs and have a good understanding of our chefs capabilities.
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What is the minimum shift time?
5 hours for metro bookings and 8 hours for rural bookings.
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Can I send the chef home if it gets quiet?
Yes, so long as the minimum shift time has been met.
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Can I choose which chef I will be sent and will I get the same chef every time?
We like to send the same chef every time for repeat bookings but is not possible on every occasion due to the availability of the chef. Prior to your booking we will give you an overview of the chefs we have available.
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Can I book with the chef directly?
No, all bookings must come through the ChefHire office.
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Can I hire a labour hire chef to work directly for my venue?
Yes, but only once a release fee has been paid.
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Are there any on-costs to hiring a labour hire chef, such as super or insurance?
No, the flat hourly rate is all you will need to pay. The chefs are our employees an we cover all their on-costs.
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Do I need to provide the chef a meal?
Metro bookings are not required to provide a meal. Rural bookings must provide a meal while on duty and remote venues must provide all meals throughout the booking.
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Will the chef be confident working on their own?
Some venues are small and only have a stand alone chef. We can provide a chef who is confident to work on their own but it is always a good idea to have someone to show them around when they arrive.
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What if there is a problem? Who can I contact?
Call us on 0499639792 at any time if there is any issue and we will do our best to resolve it.
Overcome the Chef Shortage Crisis
ChefHire sources top chef talent continually from Australia and around the world, providing your business with high quality options for all scenarios.
Whether it is short, one shift coverage for a CDP in a metro kitchen, or one month Head Chef coverage for a country pub while other staff take leave we have proven chef options for you!
Hire a Chef
Looking to hire skilled chefs for your business or event?
Looking for skilled chefs for your business or event?
For urgent matters please call us on
Contact us today via the form on the left and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your specific needs.