Brigade-structure briefing
Outlet count, covers, cuisine specialism and reporting lines are established before sourcing begins.
Chef Recruitment
Recruiting the brigade, not just the title
A kitchen hire has to fit a brigade structure, a cuisine focus and a pass standard — we screen for all three, not just the job title on a CV.
Culinary hiring goes wrong most often when a title is matched without checking what sits behind it: an Executive Chef from a single-outlet restaurant is not automatically ready to run a multi-outlet resort kitchen, and a talented Chef de Partie in one cuisine may need real development time in another.
We brief on brigade structure — how many outlets, what covers, what cuisine specialisms, who reports to whom — before sourcing, then assess candidates against that structure specifically, including how they have historically managed a pass, trained juniors and controlled food cost.
Trials and tastings, where the employer wants them, are coordinated as part of the process, alongside reference checks that focus on consistency under volume rather than a single showcase dish.
Pass and volume assessment
Candidates are screened on consistency under service volume, not a single standout dish.
Trial coordination
Where an employer wants a trial or tasting, we coordinate it as part of the shortlist process.
Culinary roles we recruit
- Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
- Head Chef and Sous Chef
- Chef de Partie by station
- Demi Chef de Partie and Commis
- Pastry Chef and Pastry teams
- Banqueting Chef
- Butchery and specialist stations
- Kitchen Steward leadership
Frequently asked questions
- Do you screen for a specific cuisine specialism?
- Yes, cuisine specialism is part of the brief, and we screen candidates against that specialism rather than general culinary experience alone.
- Can you coordinate trials or tastings?
- Yes, where an employer wants a trial as part of the final decision, we coordinate the logistics.
- Do you recruit for multi-outlet resort kitchens?
- Yes, including brigade structures spanning several outlets and banqueting operations.
- Do you assist with visas for international chef placements?
- International mobility coordination and referrals to appropriate specialists may be available depending on the market and circumstances.
Recruitment fees are paid by employers; candidates are never charged. AVYORA GLOBAL does not provide legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee visas or employment.
Recruit for your kitchen
Send us the brigade structure and station, and we will propose a shortlist plan.