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Plate & Pass Recruitment – Professional Hospitality Staffing

Service-ready culinary professionals, precisely matched to Leeds and West Yorkshire's most demanding engine rooms.

LATEST VACANCIES • LEEDS • WEST YORKSHIRE • LONDON • MANCHESTER •

Kitchen Porter (16hrs)

Park Plaza Leeds • Leeds

Up to £12.80 per hour

Published: 19 hours ago

Sous Chef

Prezzo • Leeds (LS2)

£13.91 - £14.94 / hour

Published: 4 days ago

Cook

Compass Group • Selby (YO8)

£14.00 hourly

Published: 5 days ago

The Leeds Kitchen Specialist

We bridge the gap between passion and service.

Plate & Pass Recruitment was born from the engine rooms of the hospitality industry. We aren't just another agency; we are kitchen specialists who understand the unique pressure of a Saturday night service and the precision required for high-stakes events.

Based in Leeds, we provide West Yorkshire's hospitality elite with a direct line to pre-qualified, service-ready culinary professionals. Our mission is to ensure that every placement not only fills a gap but elevates the kitchen they step into.

Bespoke Staffing Solutions for Hospitality

We bridge the gap with reliable, service-ready professionals. From permanent placements to urgent cover, we ensure quality that maintains your kitchen's flow.

Vetted & Screened Professionals

Permanent & Temporary Recruitment

Leeds & West Yorkshire Specialists

Rapid Response for Shifts

Opportunities for Candidates

Permanent Placements

Find your next long-term home in the best kitchens across Leeds. We match your drive with teams that share your professional standards.

Flexible Temp Shifts

Consistent shift work throughout West Yorkshire. Maintain your edge and competitive rates while choosing the hours that work for you.

Special Event Support

Direct your expertise toward high-stakes catering at major local venues. Ideal for those who excel under service pressure.

Our Process

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Briefing
Qualification
Shortlisting
Success

Whether you're an employer needing staff or a candidate looking for work, we start with a clear brief to understand exactly what hospitality excellence looks like for you.

We qualify skills, timing, pay and practical fit. Our specialists ensure every candidate is service-ready and every role is accurately presented.

Efficiency is key. We present a curated shortlist of screened professionals, saving employers time and getting candidates into service faster.

Transparent communication leads to reliable results. From permanent placements to temporary cover, we ensure a smooth hand-off for every shift.

The Verdict from the Pass

“Plate & Pass provided us with a Sous Chef who didn't just fill a gap—they led the service from hour one. The quality of vetted staff is unmatched in Leeds.”

Executive Chef, The Victoria

“As a CDP, I needed flexibility without sacrificing high-end kitchen standards. Plate & Pass matched me with a permanent role that fits my career goals perfectly.”

Chef de Partie, Candidate

“Reliability is everything during event season. This team understands the pressure and consistently delivers service-ready professionals.”

Operations Manager, Yorkshire Events

Ready to Join the Team?

Apply today to start the process. We are looking for service-ready professionals to match with West Yorkshire's hospitality elite.

Kitchen staffing that’s ready for service.

Plate & Pass Recruitment connects hotels, restaurants, and event caterers with reliable kitchen professionals across Leeds and West Yorkshire, ensuring your service never misses a beat.

Ready for service. Ready for work.

The Roles We Cover

We bridge the gap for hospitality leaders by providing pre-qualified back-of-house professionals ready for service.

Restaurants

Hotels

Venues

Caterers

Operators

Hospitality Roles We Recruit

We source permanent, temporary, and event back-of-house staff for elite Leeds venues.

Head Chefs

Prep Chefs

Sous Chefs

Kitchen Porters

Chef de Partie

Event Catering Staff

Commis Chefs

The Service Workflow

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You brief the role or staffing requirement to our specialists.

2

We qualify skills, timing, pay and practical hospitality fit.

3

We present a curated shortlist of screened professionals.

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You review, interview or book the best fit for your team.

The Plate & Pass Advantage

Kitchen-specialist focus for Leeds

Pre-qualified service-ready candidates

Straightforward communication and reliable turnaround

Practical matching for skilled culinarians

Industry Insights & Hospitality Updates

Get in Touch

We bridge the gap with reliable, service-ready professionals. Discuss permanent roles, temporary cover, or event staffing with our Leeds-based specialist team.

Email Us

info@plateandpass.co.uk

Location

Leeds & West Yorkshire

Role Type
Permanent
Temporary
Event

Available Opportunities

Chef de Partie

The Ivy Victoria Quarter • Leeds

Up to £15.50 per hour

Published: 3 hours ago

Pastry Chef

Dakota Hotel • Leeds City Centre

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum

Published: 1 day ago

Kitchen Porter

Thorpe Park Hotel • West Yorkshire

£12.00 - £13.50 per hour

Published: 6 hours ago

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