For chefs and hospitality staff

Register as a Chef

Join our pool of vetted hospitality and cleaning professionals and get access to assignments in kitchens across London.

Start your registration Call 020 7123 8998
Chefs preparing for service

Why register with us

Good kitchens, on your terms

Work that fits your life

Pick up assignments that suit your availability, from single shifts to longer bookings.

Kitchens worth working in

Restaurants, hotels, care homes, event venues and contract caterers across London.

Paid promptly

Clear rates agreed before every assignment, with no surprises.

A team that answers

Real people on the phone seven days a week when you need them.

How it works

From registration to first shift

  1. 01

    Register

    Complete the form below. It takes a few minutes — no documents needed yet.

  2. 02

    Compliance review

    We verify your right to work, references and any certifications.

  3. 03

    Join the pool

    Approved candidates join our active staffing pool.

  4. 04

    Get called

    We contact you when an assignment matches your role and availability.

Chef at the pass

Before you start

What we will ask you for

You do not need these to register, but we will need them before your first assignment is confirmed.

  • Proof of your right to work in the UK
  • Photo identification
  • Two contactable references
  • Any food safety or professional certifications

Registration

Tell us about yourself

Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Your details are held securely and never shared without your consent.

Upload your CV PDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 5MB each. Attach up to 3 files — one is enough. Optional, but it speeds things up.

Haven’t got them to hand?

That’s fine — send the form without them. Once we have read your registration we will email you a private link to send your CV, proof of your right to work and any certifications. Either way your documents stay off the open web, visible only to our team.

By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read our Privacy Notice and consent to Crust Empire Ltd processing your information for recruitment purposes.

Registration does not guarantee placement. Work is assignment-based and subject to availability and successful compliance checks.

Need a hand?

Prefer to talk it through first?

Call the team on 020 7123 8998, or email recruitment@crust-empire.co.uk.

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