LEADING CHEF RECRUITMENT AGENCY IN LONDON & ACROSS THE UK
TOP CHEF TALENT ON DEMAND
Exceptional Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef & Chef de Partie Recruitment
Why Choose Maison Gastronomique?
Hospitality businesses in London often require flexibility. We provide both temporary chef staffing and permanent recruitment solutions, ensuring your kitchen remains consistent and high-performing.
London Hospitality Recruitment Specialists
As a specialist chef recruitment agency in London, we understand the pace, standards and expectations of the capital’s hospitality sector. From independent fine dining restaurants to established restaurant groups, we connect kitchens with chefs who deliver under pressure.
Only Pay When We Succeed
Our contingency recruitment model means you only pay when we successfully place a chef within your business. We align our success with yours — delivering high-quality Executive, Head and Sous Chef candidates without upfront risk.
20+ Years of Industry Experience
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality and chef recruitment, we combine industry knowledge with a deep network of culinary professionals across London and the UK. We understand what separates a good chef from an exceptional one.
Trusted by Michelin Chefs & High-End Restaurants
We work with Michelin-starred kitchens, fine dining establishments and premium hospitality brands across London. Our reputation is built on discretion, quality and long-term placements within high-performance environments.
DROP US A MESSAGE
Maison Gastronomique is a trusted chef recruitment agency in London and across the UK, partnering with restaurants, hospitality groups and culinary brands to deliver exceptional talent. From executive chef recruitment to permanent and temporary chef placements, we provide tailored hospitality recruitment solutions built around quality, speed and long-term success.
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OVER 20 YEARS OF CULINARY EXPERTISE
Maison is built by chefs, for chefs—combining deep industry knowledge with tailored chef recruitment solutions.
Industries We Serve
Fine dining restaurants
Boutique hotels
Contract catering
Private members’ clubs
Restaurant groups
Gastro pubs
Hospitality brands
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5 STAR ESTABLISHMENTS
Connecting world-class chefs with London’s most prestigious hotels and private members’ clubs and Michelin starred restaurants
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INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS
From celebrated neighbourhood bistros to ambitious new openings, we support independent restaurants with talent that’s as committed and adaptable as their owners.
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MULTI-SITE OPERATIONS
From group executive chefs to reliable site-level leadership, we supply talent that scales with your operation.
At Maison, we specialise in chef recruitment for London’s most prestigious restaurants, hotels, and private dining establishments. With a deep understanding of the demands of high-end hospitality, we connect world-class culinary talent with kitchens where excellence is the standard. Whether you're seeking a Michelin-level Head Chef or a rising Sous Chef, Maison delivers carefully matched professionals who elevate your kitchen and brand.
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London and across the UK, placing Executive, Head and Sous Chefs into high-performing hospitality teams.
FINDING THE RIGHT CHEFS ISN’T EASY.
Whether you're running a single independent kitchen or managing a multi-site restaurant group, we understand the pressure of hospitality recruitment in the UK — tight margins, evolving menus, and the constant demand for consistency and quality.
Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency in London and across the UK, recruiting exceptional Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs for permanent and temporary placements. From acclaimed local bistros to national hospitality brands, we help build strong, reliable kitchen brigades by placing adaptable culinary professionals who are ready to lead, scale, and perform under pressure — keeping your kitchens operating at the highest level.
Learn more about our Chef Recruitment Agency in the UK
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The Executive Chef sets the culinary vision, leads the brigade, and ensures consistency, creativity, and profitability across the kitchen. Through our executive chef recruitment services, we help restaurants secure experienced leaders who can elevate standards and drive long-term success.
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The Head Chef leads from the front—driving quality, managing the brigade, and delivering excellence in every dish and every service. Our head chef recruitment expertise ensures you hire chefs who combine leadership, operational control, and culinary precision.
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The Sous Chef is the engine of the kitchen—supporting the Head Chef, overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, and mentoring junior team members. We place adaptable sous chefs ready to perform in high-pressure hospitality environments.
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A skilled Chef de Partie brings discipline and technical precision to their section, maintaining consistency and quality under pressure, service after service. Our chef recruitment specialists source reliable, service-driven professionals for both permanent and temporary chef placements across the UK hospitality sector.
‘REFINED RECRUITMENT FOR REMARKABLE KITCHENS’
Connecting exceptional chefs with the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues.
We provide chef recruitment services across London and the UK, supporting hospitality businesses in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Maison Gastronomique is a specialist chef recruitment agency covering London and the wider UK. We support restaurants, hospitality groups and catering businesses nationwide with executive, head and sous chef recruitment.
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Yes. We provide both temporary chef recruitment and permanent chef placements across the UK hospitality sector. Whether you require short-term kitchen cover or a long-term executive chef hire, our recruitment specialists can assist.
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We recruit at all levels, including Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chef de Partie and senior kitchen leadership roles. Our chef recruiters work with fine dining restaurants, hotels and hospitality brands across the UK.
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As an experienced chef recruitment agency in London and the UK, we work efficiently to provide high-quality shortlists quickly. Timeframes depend on the role, but we prioritise speed without compromising on quality.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity.
Maison Gastronomique offers flexible pricing models tailored to your hiring needs. As a specialist chef recruitment agency in London and the UK, we provide retained search, contingency recruitment and structured payment options for hospitality businesses at different stages of growth.
Our retained search service is ideal for executive chef and senior leadership recruitment, ensuring a dedicated and strategic search process. Our contingency recruitment model offers a success-based fee structure for head chef, sous chef and kitchen management hires. We also provide payment support solutions for new restaurant openings and growing hospitality groups.
To discuss chef recruitment agency fees and the most suitable option for your business, contact our team for a confidential consultation.
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Working with Maison Gastronomique means partnering with a specialist chef recruitment agency in London and across the UK that understands the realities of hospitality hiring. We take a consultative, hands-on approach — learning your kitchen culture, operational goals and leadership needs before sourcing exceptional culinary talent.
Our chef recruiters manage the full recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and screening to interview coordination and final placement. Whether you’re hiring an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie, we deliver carefully curated shortlists built around skill, attitude and long-term fit.
We pride ourselves on transparency, responsiveness and results. From independent restaurants to national hospitality brands, our clients trust us to provide reliable permanent and temporary chef recruitment solutions that strengthen kitchen teams and support sustainable growth.
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