Cardiff
Hospitality & Chef Recruitment Agency Cardiff
CSI helps hospitality businesses across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales find experienced staff for temporary cover and permanent roles. Whether you need a relief chef tomorrow, a full event team for match day or a new head chef, our Cardiff branch can help.
We recruit for hotels, restaurants, pubs, contract caterers, care homes, schools, universities, conference venues and stadiums. Our consultants have worked in hospitality themselves, so they understand what the job really involves and match people to the kitchen or venue, not just the job title.
Cardiff's hospitality scene runs from city-centre hotels and Cardiff Bay restaurants to stadium match days, concerts, conferences and university catering. We provide staff across South Wales, between Pembrokeshire and Newport! Employers may need one relief chef or a full event team. Chefs and hospitality staff can find flexible agency work or a permanent move.
Temporary Chef Agency Cardiff
Holidays, sickness, vacancies and busy weeks can leave a kitchen low-staffed at short notice. CSI supplies temporary and relief chefs in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and surrounding areas for planned cover, last-minute gaps, events and seasonal peaks. Roles include:
- Executive Chefs and Head Chefs
- Sous Chefs and Junior Sous Chefs
- Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs
- Pastry Chefs, Breakfast Chefs and Relief Chefs
- Chef Managers and Cooks for contract catering, schools and care homes
Relief Chef Jobs in Cardiff
If you're a chef looking for flexible work in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport or another area in South Wales, relief work lets you choose when you work and gain experience in different kitchens. CSI pays temporary workers weekly, and you build up paid holiday as you work. Tell the Cardiff team your availability, travel area and the kitchens you prefer, and they'll match you with suitable shifts.
Employers can discuss rotas, sickness and event cover with one of our ex-industry consultants.
Permanent Chef and Hospitality Recruitment Cardiff
Good permanent recruitment is about more than cooking ability. Before we introduce anyone, we talk through your team, kitchen, priorities and longer-term plans. We recruit chefs from Chef de Partie to Executive Chef, plus Restaurant Managers, General Managers and Food & Beverage Managers.
Flexible fixed-fee permanent recruitment is available through CSI Vantage.
Event, Stadium and Catering Staff Cardiff
Cardiff hosts rugby internationals, football, cricket, concerts and conferences all year round. CSI supplies match-day and event staff, from a handful of bar staff to large hospitality teams and supervisors, as well as day-to-day front of house and catering staff. Roles include:
- Waiting Staff, Bar Staff and Baristas
- Event Staff and Hospitality Supervisors
- Kitchen Porters and Catering Assistants
- Restaurant Managers and Food & Beverage Managers
We ask about timings, service style, dress code, experience and location so everyone arrives knowing what's expected.
Chef Jobs, Event Jobs and Hospitality Jobs in Cardiff
Looking for chef jobs, catering jobs or event jobs in Cardiff? View our current jobs or submit your CV. Temporary work gives you variety and control over your hours, with weekly pay. Permanent roles suit you if you're ready for a longer-term move. Event jobs in Cardiff include bar, waiting and catering work at rugby and football match days, concerts and conferences.
Experienced chef looking for a permanent role? Our Superchef jobs are recruiting in Cardiff now, with salaries up to £40,000+, weekly pay, and the chance to become an employee owner after a year. These are permanent roles with the benefits of temping.
Vacancies change every week. Call the Cardiff team on 02920 394777 or email csiwales@catserv.co.uk.
Hospitality Staffing Across Cardiff and South Wales
We cover Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, the Vale of Glamorgan and the surrounding areas of South Wales. Because CSI has branches across the UK, we can also help employers who need staff in more than one location.
The team supplies the whole region, from city centre restaurants and hotels to stadiums, conference venues and contract catering sites. So whether it's a big rugby international, a football match or a busy conference season, CSI Cardiff can staff it.
Why Choose CSI as Your Hospitality Recruitment Agency in Cardiff?
- Over 35 years of specialist hospitality and chef recruitment
- A Cardiff branch led by an ex-industry specialist consultant
- Temporary, relief and permanent recruitment for kitchens, front of house, catering and events
- A large database of fully vetted hospitality professionals
- Weekly pay for temporary workers, with paid holiday that builds up as you work
- Mystery Dining expertise, so we know first-hand what good service looks like
- A free 10-week trial period on permanent placements
- Flexible, fixed-fee permanent recruitment through CSI Vantage
- An employee-owned business that values long-term relationships with clients and candidates
What Our Clients and Candidates Say
"One of the Best around in Cardiff. Liam and the team are really great at what they do. Can highly recommend. Thankyou!" – Thomas Gibbs, ★★★★★ Google review
"Liam is fabulous, one of the best agency's I've worked with. Highly recommended, thanks to all at CSI" – Jane Alexander, ★★★★★ Google review
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply relief chefs in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and across South Wales?
Yes. As a chef agency in Cardiff, CSI supplies temporary and relief chefs for holidays, sickness, vacancies, busy periods, events and match days, whether the need is planned or urgent. Availability depends on the role, dates, location and experience required.
What hospitality roles do you recruit in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and across South Wales?
We recruit chefs at every level, Kitchen Porters, Catering Assistants, Waiting Staff, Bar Staff, Baristas, Event Staff, Restaurant Managers and Food & Beverage Managers, for both temporary and permanent work.
Are you a catering staff agency as well as a chef agency?
Yes. Alongside chefs, we supply front of house, catering and event staff to hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, care homes, schools, councils and sporting venues across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales.
Can CSI recruit permanent chefs and managers?
Yes. We recruit permanent chefs, senior kitchen staff and hospitality managers. Fixed-fee options are available through CSI Vantage.
Which areas in South Wales do you cover?
We cover Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, the Vale of Glamorgan and the surrounding areas of South Wales, with support from our other branches for employers with sites in more than one location.
How quickly can CSI provide temporary cover?
We often help with short-notice bookings. How quickly we can fill one depends on who's available, the shift times, the location and any experience or compliance requirements. Please call the Cardiff team on 02920 394777 as early as you can.
Do you pay temporary staff weekly?
Yes. CSI pays temporary chefs and hospitality staff weekly. You also build up paid holiday as you work, based on the hours you do. You'll be paid for the shifts you work in Cardiff and across South Wales.
Do you supply match-day and event staff in Cardiff?
Yes. We supply bar staff, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters and supervisors for rugby and football match days, concerts, conferences and private events across Cardiff and South Wales. Tell us the date, numbers and timings, and the Cardiff team will confirm availability.
How do I apply for temporary chef jobs in Cardiff?
Look at our current jobs and submit your CV with CSI. Tell us about your experience, the roles you want, when you're available and how far you can travel. Our team will then match you with suitable Cardiff opportunities.
How do I book hospitality staff or relief chefs in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport or other South Wales area?
It's quick and easy. Fill in our booking form or call the Cardiff team on 02920 394777. Tell us the venue, dates, shift times and the roles you need, from relief chefs and kitchen porters to waiting, bar and event staff. We'll match experienced, vetted staff to your booking.
