Find Qualified Chefs When You Need Them
Complete platform for chef and cook staffing. Executive chefs, sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks. Cuisine specialty matching, food safety certification tracking, and fast placement.
Sous Chef - Italian Fine Dining
Full-time • Immediate start
Cuisine: Italian
Rate: $60k-$75k/year
Experience: 3-5 years fine dining
✓ 12 qualified chefs available
Chef Staffing Has Unique Requirements
From cuisine specialties to certification tracking, see how we solve it.
| Metric | Traditional | With Hirepad |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine Matching | Generic "chef" job postings | Italian, French, Asian, etc. specialists |
| Experience Level | Manual CV screening | Pre-filtered by years & fine dining |
| Certification Tracking | Request docs via email | Auto-track food safety certs |
| Urgent Replacement | Phone calls, takes days | Instant boost notifications |
| Multi-Location Chains | Separate hiring per location | Central dashboard for all venues |
| Chef Access | Wait for recruiter call | Self-service portal, apply directly |
Built for Chef Recruitment
Everything restaurants and hotels need to hire qualified chefs.
Cuisine Specialty Matching
Italian, French, Asian, Mexican, etc. Each cuisine has custom requirements. Only notify qualified specialty chefs.
Food Safety Certification
Track food handler certs, ServSafe, local health dept requirements. Auto-expiry reminders ensure compliance.
Experience Level Filtering
Fine dining vs casual, years of experience, executive vs line cook. Pre-filter candidates for perfect matches.
Fast Placement
Simple onboarding (food cert + background check). Chefs can start within days, not weeks like other industries.
Multi-Restaurant Groups
Restaurant chains: one dashboard for all locations. Share chefs between venues. Centralized hiring.
Chef Self-Service Portal
Chefs log in, browse opportunities, apply directly, upload certifications. No waiting for recruiter calls.
What This Means for Your Restaurant
Right cuisine specialty, every time
Start within days, not weeks
All certifications tracked
Chef Staffing FAQs
Can I differentiate between executive chefs, sous chefs, and line cooks?
Yes! Create separate job classifications for Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook. Each has different pay structures and experience requirements.
How does cuisine specialty matching work?
Chefs select their cuisine specialties during sign-up (Italian, French, Asian, Mexican, etc.). System only shows them relevant opportunities. You only get applications from qualified specialists.
What certifications does Hirepad track?
Food handler certificates, ServSafe, local health department requirements, culinary school credentials. Track issue and expiry dates with auto-reminders.
Can we hire both permanent and temporary chefs?
Absolutely. Use regular job postings for permanent positions (Executive Chef, Sous Chef). Use shift mode for temporary/relief work (cover for vacation, busy periods). Same platform for both.
Does this work for restaurant chains?
Yes! Restaurant groups with 5-50+ locations use Hirepad for centralized chef hiring. One dashboard shows all locations. Share chefs between venues.
Can we post urgent chef replacements?
Yes. Chef quits suddenly or calls in sick. Click 'Boost' on the position. Instant notifications to qualified chefs in your area. Get responses within hours.
What about trial shifts or stage periods?
Add "trial shift" or "stage" as part of your hiring process. Track which candidates completed trials. Use review system to evaluate performance before making permanent offers.
Is the platform white-labeled?
Yes! Full white-labeling with your restaurant brand, colors, logo, and custom domain. Chefs see YOUR brand, not Hirepad.
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