BRIGADE
Permanent chef recruitment for Michelin-starred, Rosette-awarded and award-calibre kitchens.
Discreet, fast-moving chef perms. Retention-first placements. Long-term, patch-led relationships.
A narrow focus.
A higher standard.
We don't fill rotas. We build brigades. We supply exclusively to award-led and award-calibre kitchens where precision is paramount. If food is not the brand, we are not the agency.
What we place
Expertise Born in the Kitchen.
We aren't just recruiters. BRIGADE is run by former Executive Chefs with Rosette and Michelin-star experience.
We understand the heat of the service, the precision of the plate, and the complex chemistry of a brigade. We don't just scan CVs for keywords; we identify the technical quality, resilience, and temperament that only a chef can recognise.
Refined Process
Brief & Calibration
Understanding the plate, the pressure, and the personality fit.
Brief & Calibration
Understanding the plate, the pressure, and the personality fit.
Discreet Outreach
Direct approaches to passive talent. Targeted search. No noise.
Precision Shortlisting
Pre-vetted for skill and stability. Only top calibre talent makes the cut.
Precision Shortlisting
Pre-vetted for skill and stability. Only top calibre talent makes the cut.
Trial Shift Coordination
Logistics handled perfectly so you can focus on the service.
Offer & Management
Navigating notice periods and counter-offers to secure the hire.
Offer & Management
Navigating notice periods and counter-offers to secure the hire.
Aftercare & Retention
We stay in touch to ensure the brigade bonds.
Clear fees. Quiet confidence.
Our fee structure is transparent, competitive, and linked directly to the base salary of the placed candidate. We operate on a tiered percentage basis, ensuring value at every level of seniority.
Full Transparency
Specific rate cards and full terms of business are available immediately upon request.
Patch-led. UK-wide when it matters.
We operate where the standard is highest. Whether it's a capital city institution or a destination restaurant in the Highlands, our reach is defined by quality, not just geography.
London & The South East
Deep networks within the capital's most prestigious postcodes. From Mayfair private clubs to Shoreditch innovators.
Mayfair • Soho • Chelsea • The City • Brighton
Destination Dining
Specialist support for rural and coastal properties where recruitment is toughest. We move talent to where the produce is.
Cotswolds • Lake District • Cornwall • Scotland
UK-Wide Search
For specific brief requirements, our network has no borders. If the kitchen is right, we will find the chef who wants to be there.
Any location throughout the UK
Discreet introductions start here.
Tell us what your brigade needs.