Executive chef in professional hotel kitchen
Chef Recruitment Agency

Chef Recruitment for Hotels, Restaurants & Resorts

Need to hire an executive chef, head chef, or pastry chef for your restaurant, hotel, or resort? We specialize in chef recruitment for the world's leading hospitality brands. 20+ years. 40+ countries. A network of 500,000+ culinary professionals. Tell us who you need — get a shortlist in 7 days.

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No retainer. Pay only when you hire. Placement guarantee included.

20+
Years Placing Chefs
90%
Client Referral Rate
40+
Countries Served
500K+
Professionals in Network

Why Leading Brands Choose Our Chef Recruitment

Our specialized approach delivers exceptional results for chef recruitment agency placements.

We Know Kitchens

Our founder is a former award-winning chef featured in Food & Wine. We understand what separates a good hire from a great one.

Global Chef Network

We own 8 of the top 10 LinkedIn hospitality groups. When you need a chef, we reach candidates other recruiters can't.

Fast When It Matters

Empty kitchens cost money. We move quickly without cutting corners — most searches produce qualified candidates within two weeks.

No Risk

No retainer required. One-time fee, paid only when your new chef starts. Placement guarantee included on every hire.

Roles We Fill

From entry-level positions to C-suite executives, we have the network and expertise to find the perfect match for your organization.

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Executive Chef
Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine
Sous Chef
Pastry Chef
Private Chef
Group Executive Chef
Development Chef
Opening Team

Our Recruitment Process

A proven methodology that delivers results, refined over 20+ years of hospitality recruitment excellence.

1

Tell Us What You Need

Submit your vacancy or call us directly. We'll discuss your kitchen culture, cuisine style, and what makes a great fit for your team.

2

We Search Our Network

We activate our global chef network — 500,000+ professionals across 40 countries — and target candidates with the right experience.

3

Shortlist & Evaluate

We screen candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit. You see only qualified chefs who match what you're looking for.

4

Interview & Trial

We coordinate interviews and kitchen trials so you can see candidates in action before making a decision.

5

Hire & Onboard

We handle offer negotiations, relocation, and visa support. You pay our fee only when your new chef starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does chef recruitment take?+
Most searches produce qualified candidates within 7–14 days. For senior or niche roles (e.g. Michelin-level Executive Chef, specialist cuisine), timelines may extend to 3–4 weeks depending on location and requirements. We prioritize speed without cutting corners on candidate quality.
What is your placement guarantee?+
Every chef placement comes with a replacement guarantee. If the candidate leaves or is let go within the guarantee period, we re-run the search at no additional cost. We're confident in our placements — 90% of our clients come through referrals.
Do you recruit chefs internationally?+
Yes. We've placed chefs in 40+ countries across hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise lines, and private estates. We handle visa requirements and relocation logistics as part of the placement process.
What fee structure do you use for chef recruitment?+
We work on a contingency basis — no retainer, no upfront cost. Our fee is a one-time percentage of the chef's annual salary, paid only when your new hire starts. See our Pricing page for current rates.
What types of chef roles do you fill?+
Everything from Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Private Chef, Development Chef, and full opening kitchen teams. If it's a culinary leadership role in hospitality, we've placed it.
How is Hospitalio different from other chef recruitment agencies?+
Our founder is a former award-winning chef — featured in Food & Wine's 'Star Chefs on the Road.' We don't just read resumes; we understand kitchen culture, brigade dynamics, and what separates a solid cook from a leader. We also own 8 of the top 10 LinkedIn hospitality groups, giving us reach that generalist recruiters simply don't have.

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