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For chefs and hospitality staff

Register as a Chef

Join our pool of vetted, self-employed hospitality professionals and get access to assignments in kitchens across London.

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 and attach your CV. It takes a few minutes.

  2. 02

    Compliance review

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

  3. 03

    Join the pool

    Approved candidates join our active pool of self-employed professionals.

  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.

PDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 5MB. Optional, but it speeds things up.

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 fakhteh.operations@crust-empire.co.uk.

Call 020 7123 8998