How ChefMatch Works

For Restaurants & Businesses

Flexible, fast, and reliable. Fill shifts without the hassle of agencies or endless CVs.

• 1. Create a business account

  Sign up with your business details. You can post jobs as soon as your account is set up.

• 2. Post a job

  Add the role, dates, location (area only for privacy), and how many chefs you need. Single or multiple chefs per shift.

• 3. Review applications

  Chefs apply with a short message. Review profiles and experience, then choose who fits best.

• 4. Select chefs

  Accept the chefs you want. They get the full job details and can confirm. You see who is confirmed before the shift.

• 5. Chefs complete the shift

  On the day, your chefs show up. You run the shift as you normally would. No extra paperwork on the day.

• 6. Invoice and payment handled securely

  Chefs submit their invoice through the platform. You pay securely. Everything is recorded for your records.

• 7. Ratings and reviews

  After the shift, you can leave a rating and review. It helps other businesses and helps chefs build their reputation.

A 2% platform fee applies on completed bookings; it is shown before you confirm and deducted automatically. No hidden fees.

For Chefs

You stay in control. Browse jobs, apply when it suits you, get paid weekly. No agencies in the middle.

• 1. Create your chef profile

  Sign up as a chef. Add your name, contact details, and basic info so restaurants can see who they are hiring.

• 2. Upload experience and portfolio

  Add your experience, skills, and any portfolio or documents. A complete profile helps you get selected.

• 3. Browse jobs anonymously

  See shifts by area, date, and role. Your identity and contact details stay private until a restaurant selects you.

• 4. Apply for jobs

  One-click apply with an optional message. No lengthy forms. You choose which shifts to go for.

• 5. Get selected

  When a restaurant accepts you, you get the full job details including location and contact. Accept or decline from there.

• 6. Work the shift

  Turn up, do the shift, and get the experience. Simple as that.

• 7. Send invoice and get paid weekly

  Submit your invoice through ChefMatch. Payments are processed securely. We aim for weekly pay runs so you are not left waiting.

• 8. Build your reputation with reviews

  After the shift, restaurants can leave a rating and review. Good feedback helps you win more work. No agencies; you own your reputation and your relationship with the platform.