Chef Recruitment into 2026
For the first two months of 2026, we expect it to be a very very strong employers’ market for recruiting chefs.
The availability of both permanent and relief chefs will be pretty good.
What sort of wages to pay to recruit permanent chefs?
Head Chef we suggest rates from £18 to £25 per hour for usually a 40 hour week with accommodation available at no charge to the chef if needed.
Sous Chef we advise on paying anything from £16 to £22 per hour, again with accommodation if needed.
Chef de parties can be anything from £15 up to £18 per hour.
Commis chefs would suggest the national minimum wage at £7.55 up to £12.71 for 21 years and older from April 2026. This varies according to age.
There are several ways that you can recruit chefs via CIS.
Johanna Watson is the Relief Chef Manager.
Ian Godfrey is the Permanent Chef recruitment Consultant.
Both can offer to place adverts also or you can post directly on our website.
I can also help with permanent recruitment, although due to personal choice, this is done via email and messenger, no phones.
You can email michael@chefsinscotland.co.uk for a quote, help and direction or phone Jojo and Ian on 01683 222830 and 01330 476782 respectively.
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