Agency chefs in Southampton
Relief, temporary and permanent chefs for hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs, care homes and caterers across Southampton, booked by the shift and confirmed in writing before anyone is sent.
Chef cover across Southampton
The South Coast runs on cruise terminals, marinas, New Forest hotels and a long summer season. Zolt supplies agency chefs across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
Areas we cover
the city centre, Ocean Village, Portsmouth, Winchester, the New Forest, Bournemouth, the Isle of Wight and Eastleigh, with surrounding towns by arrangement. Travel is either included in the quoted rate or stated separately in the written confirmation, never added afterwards.
Roles available in Southampton
- Chef de Partie for à la carte sections, breakfast and function work
- Sous Chef relief for holidays, sickness and the period between head chefs
- Head Chef interim cover with management scope agreed in writing
- Breakfast chefs for hotels and B&Bs
- Cooks and catering supervisors for care homes and healthcare kitchens
- Event brigades for weddings, banquets and festivals
How booking works in Southampton
Send the role, dates, hours and venue through the booking form or ring 07459 445282 at any hour. We confirm the chef’s name and the hourly rate, send written confirmation, and the chef arrives with a shift task list agreed with your kitchen. Hours are signed off by your head chef or manager and invoiced weekly.
Chefs in Southampton looking for work
Zolt registers chefs across South East who want to pick their days and be paid weekly. See chef jobs in Southampton or register in two minutes.
Questions venues ask us
How quickly can you get a chef to a venue in Southampton?
Same-day cover in Southampton is often possible when a chef is available nearby; ring the booking line for anything needed today or tomorrow. For bookings two or more days ahead we usually confirm the chef within a couple of hours during the day.
Which parts of Southampton do you cover?
the city centre, Ocean Village, Portsmouth, Winchester, the New Forest, Bournemouth, the Isle of Wight and Eastleigh, plus surrounding towns by arrangement. Travel is included in the quoted rate or stated separately in the written confirmation.
What does an agency chef cost in Southampton?
One hourly rate for the role, confirmed in writing before the shift, with a six-hour minimum per shift, no registration fee and no minimum contract. Rates in South East vary by role and notice; the booking line will quote in the same call.
Are the chefs employed by Zolt?
Yes. Chefs on temporary assignments are employed and paid by Zolt through PAYE. You receive one weekly invoice for signed-off hours.
Need a chef in Southampton?
Send the shift details or speak to a chef on the 24/7 booking line.