Cover at short notice
Emergency and same-day cover when a section goes down, seven days a week.
For businesses
Hire a Chef
Vetted, self-employed hospitality professionals for restaurants, hotels, care homes and events across London — often within the same day.
Why Crust Empire
Staff who hold the standard
Vetted before they arrive
Right to work, identity and references checked before any assignment is confirmed.
Chefs who can walk the section
Experienced professionals who step into service without hand-holding.
Short or long term
From a single shift to rolling bookings and seasonal brigades.
Roles we supply
The kitchen brigade, fully covered
Head Chef
Full kitchen leadership, menu development and brigade management.
Sous Chef
Second-in-command support for service delivery and section oversight.
Chef de Partie
Skilled section chefs across larder, sauce, grill and fish.
Pastry Chef
Specialist pastry and dessert production.
Cleaning Staff
Kitchen and back-of-house cleaning to keep sites hygienic and compliant.
How it works
From request to service in four steps
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01
Tell us what you need
Role, dates, numbers and the experience level required.
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We source and vet
We match suitable professionals from our existing pool.
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03
You confirm
You receive candidate details and approve the assignment.
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04
They arrive ready
Briefed, on time and ready for service.
Need staff today? Call the team on 020 7123 8998.
Request staff
Tell us what you need
Complete the form and our staffing team will respond promptly. For urgent cover, call 020 7123 8998.
Direct line
Urgent cover needed today?
Call the staffing team on 020 7123 8998 — seven days a week.
Call 020 7123 8998