The Chef Bureau — Terms for Employers

 

1. Our Role
The Chef Bureau is a recruitment intermediary. We connect clients with vetted chefs for permanent, part-time, and temporary placements. We do not employ chefs directly.

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2. Placement Fees

• Permanent & Part-Time Roles: A flat fee of £500 is payable for each candidate you hire through The Chef Bureau.

• Temporary/Freelance Roles: A rate of £20 per day is charged for each day the candidate works under your engagement.

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3. Payment Terms

• Permanent/Part-Time placements: The £500 fee becomes payable upon written offer acceptance by the candidate.

• Temporary placements: Invoices are issued weekly or monthly (based on agreement), and must be paid within 7 days of invoice date.

Late payments may incur interest charges.

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4. Candidate Guarantee (Permanent/Part-Time Only)
If a permanent or part-time candidate leaves or is terminated within 14 days of starting, we will offer one free replacement. This is subject to availability and fair usage. No refunds will be issued.

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5. Candidate Vetting
All candidates are personally interviewed, reference-checked, and assessed to the best of our ability. However, The Chef Bureau does not accept liability for performance or conduct once the candidate is hired.

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6. Client Responsibilities
You are responsible for:

• Verifying the candidate’s legal right to work

• Issuing employment contracts

• Providing safe working conditions

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7. Confidentiality
All candidate CVs, profiles, and introductions are confidential and may not be shared outside your organisation.

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8. Data Handling
Your data is handled in accordance with GDPR. We will only use your details to match candidates or manage our relationship. See our [Privacy Policy] for details.

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9. Agreement
By using our service or engaging with any candidate introduced by The Chef Bureau, you agree to these terms.