Chef Recruitment Agency Lake District
Adkins and Cheurfi is a specialist chef recruitment agency supporting hospitality employers who need dependable kitchen talent in Recruitment Agency Lake District. When a rota gap appears, a head chef leaves, a new food offering launches, or seasonal trends increase demand, pressure can quickly build across the kitchen, the restaurant manager, and the wider team.
We help employers protect service standards by supplying temporary chefs, permanent chefs, and wider hospitality staff for hotels, restaurants, fine dining restaurants, gastro pub kitchens, events, catering sites, care settings, and education environments. From a chef de partie role in a fresh food kitchen to senior sous chef, pastry chef, and head chef appointments, our team works closely with clients to identify the right candidate for the right kitchen.
As a hospitality recruitment agency with roots in the North East and service across North England, we understand the pace of the hospitality industry. We know how quickly a busy operation can be affected by sickness, short notice departures, recruitment delays, breakfast cover, live-in accommodation requirements, and changing guest expectations across the Lake District.
Hospitality Recruitment Services for Leeds Employers
Leeds is one of the UK’s most vibrant hospitality cities, home to a thriving hotel, restaurant, events, and catering scene, and we also recruit for 3 and 4 star hotels, gastro pub kitchens, and fine dining restaurants across the Lake District. Demand for skilled hospitality professionals has never been higher, and competition for the best candidates is fierce.
As an experienced hospitality recruitment agency serving Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region, Adkins & Cheurfi gives you direct access to a pre-screened pool of hospitality talent across every level:
Chefs & Kitchen Staff: if you’re looking to fill chef jobs in Leeds, we place candidates from commis chefs through to Head Chef, sous chef, chef de partie, and executive sous chefs, with experience running sections, leading teams, and supporting seasonal menus
Front of House & Waiting Staff: skilled, personable professionals who represent your brand
Bar & Beverage Staff: bartenders, mixologists, and bar managers
Hotel & Accommodation Staff: receptionists, housekeeping, and hospitality managers
Events & Catering Staff: experienced teams for one-off events or ongoing contracts
Hospitality Management: general managers, operations leads, and F&B directors
We take time to understand your business, your culture, and what great looks like for your team before we ever put a CV in front of you. You can find out more about how we work with our clients here.
Permanent Hospitality Recruitment in Leeds
If you’re building a long-term team, our permanent hospitality recruitment service in Leeds helps you find candidates who are not just skilled, but the right candidate for your culture and ambitions. We manage the entire process from initial search and candidate sourcing, through screening and shortlisting, right through to offer management and onboarding support. This includes recruiting support across advertising, interview coordination, background checks, and right-to-work vetting, alongside DBS checks where required.
Permanent roles we regularly fill in Leeds include:
- Head Chefs and Sous Chefs
- Restaurant and General Managers
- Hotel and Operations Managers
- Food and Beverage Managers
- Front of House Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Events and Banqueting Coordinators
We also advise clients on competitive salary and benefits in the local market, including what to offer per annum for different levels of experience.
We take a consultative approach to permanent hospitality recruitment, taking time to understand your business before we begin. The result is better hires, stronger retention, and teams that genuinely work. Permanent placements can also include a rebate period to protect employers if a hire is not the right fit. Read some examples of this approach in action in our case studies, including our work with The Auckland Project.
Temporary Hospitality Staffing in Leeds
Leeds’s hospitality sector moves fast. Events, seasonal peaks, staff illness, and unexpected absences, along with tourism-led fluctuations in demand and wider seasonal trends across busy periods, mean you need a recruitment partner who can respond quickly with quality staff. Our temporary hospitality staffing service gives Leeds businesses on-demand access to vetted, experienced candidates who can hit the ground running, whether you need one person for a shift or a full team for a weekend event.
For key dates and peak periods, agencies often pre-book temporary hospitality talent in advance.
Our temporary hospitality workers in Leeds are thoroughly referenced and ready to work at short notice across:
- Waiting and front of house cover
- Bar and cellar staff
- Kitchen porters and commis chefs
- Chef cover at all levels
- Events and banqueting crew
- Hotel housekeeping and reception
Whether you need temporary cover for a one-off event or ongoing flexible staffing throughout the year, Adkins & Cheurfi has the Leeds hospitality talent to keep your operation running smoothly.
Find Hospitality Jobs in Leeds
If you’re a hospitality professional looking for your next role in Leeds, Adkins & Cheurfi is the recruitment agency that works for you, not just the employer. Find out more about how we support candidates throughout their job search.
Leeds has an exceptional hospitality job market, with opportunities across fine dining, casual dining, luxury hotels, event venues, bars, and catering. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or find flexible work that fits around your life, we can help. Candidates do not pay to register with our agency; you can register with us here. For many chef and food-handling roles, employers expect up-to-date food hygiene Level 2 or 3 training.
Permanent Hospitality Jobs in Leeds
If you’re ready to commit to your next chapter, we have a strong pipeline of permanent hospitality jobs in Leeds across a wide range of venues and employers. Permanent roles offer stability, career progression, and the chance to become a real part of a team.
Permanent chef pay can vary by level, venue, and location, so we regularly recruit for permanent hospitality jobs in Leeds including:
- Chef jobs in Leeds at all levels, from commis to head chef and executive chef; a chef de partie role can pay £26,000 to £30,000 per annum, commis chefs earn £21,000 to £24,000 in Cumbria, a sous chef in the Lake District can earn up to £40,000, and head chefs in hotel kitchens earn £35,000 to £45,000, with some rural roles also offering live in accommodation
- Restaurant Manager and General Manager roles
- Hotel and Front of House Management positions
- Food and Beverage Manager roles
- Events and Banqueting Managers
- Bar Managers and Supervisors
Whether you’re an experienced professional seeking a senior role or a rising talent looking for the right environment to grow, we’ll match you with a permanent hospitality job in Leeds that suits your skills and ambitions.
Temporary Hospitality Jobs in Leeds
Temporary hospitality jobs in Leeds are ideal if you want flexible working, want to build experience across different venues, or simply need work that fits around your life. Leeds has a thriving events, catering, and hospitality scene that creates a steady demand for temporary workers throughout the year. In rural Lake District venues, limited public transport, late finishes, and the need for own transport can affect temporary chef and hospitality availability.
Temporary hospitality jobs we regularly place in Leeds include:
- Waiting staff and front of house cover
- Bar staff and cellar assistants
- Chef jobs in Leeds on a temporary or contract basis
- Kitchen porters
- Hotel reception and housekeeping
- Events and banqueting staff
Housing shortages near the lakes can also reduce the local candidate pool for short-term assignments, especially for hotels and gastropubs.
Registering with Adkins & Cheurfi for temporary hospitality work in Leeds means you’ll be first to hear about new shifts and assignments as they come in. We’ll make sure every placement suits your availability and experience.
Ready to find your next hospitality job in Leeds? Browse our latest vacancies on our jobs board or send your CV directly to our team. We’ll match you with roles that suit your skills, experience, and ambitions, and support you throughout the process.
Why Choose Adkins & Cheurfi as Your Hospitality and Chef Recruitment Agency in Leeds?
There’s no shortage of recruitment agencies in Leeds, so why work with us?
Genuine sector expertise. Our recruiters have hands-on knowledge of the hospitality industry. We know what makes a great chef, a reliable waiting team, and an effective hotel manager because we’ve spent years working with the best of them, and we understand that pastry chef roles are hard to fill in the Lake District. Read more about our team.
A quality-first approach. We don’t flood your inbox with unsuitable CVs. Every candidate we put forward has been screened, interviewed, and assessed against your brief.
Speed when it matters. Hospitality doesn’t stop when your staffing gaps open up. We respond quickly and maintain an active pipeline of candidates so we can meet even urgent requirements, especially for rural establishments where live in accommodation may be part of the offer.
Permanent and temporary. Whatever your staffing model, we have a solution that works: from one-off cover to strategic long-term hires.
Trusted by employers across the North. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses across Leeds, the North East, and beyond build outstanding hospitality teams. Our reputation is built on results, as shown across our news and updates.
Contact Our Hospitality Recruitment Agency in Leeds
Ready to find exceptional hospitality staff in Leeds, or looking for your next hospitality role? Get in touch with the Adkins & Cheurfi team today.
We’re a specialist hospitality recruitment agency with the expertise, network, and commitment to get it right, for employers and candidates alike.
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