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ABOUT ZOLT 
@ ZOLT WE DO

CHEF BOOKINGS
Professional temporary and permanent chef placements tailored to the hospitality industry.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Strategic hospitality and kitchen consultancy focused on efficiency, profitability, and operational excellence.

KITCHEN INVESTMENTS

Partnership opportunities for underutilised or unused kitchen spaces.We operate kitchens on an agreed contract basis with transparent commercial terms.

F&B STAFFING SOLUTIONS  

Temporary Chef Hire

Flexible short-term solutions for: Holiday & sickness cover Emergency kitchen support Seasonal peaks Festival & event demand Pre-opening support Available roles: Executive Chef Head Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie Commis Chef

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Permanent Chef Placements

End-to-end recruitment for long-term hires. We manage: Candidate sourcing Screening & interviews Reference checks Trial shifts Offer coordination Roles include: Executive & Group Chefs Head & Sous Chefs Specialist Cuisine Chefs Pastry & Bakery Chefs Production & Development Chefs

Private & Household Chefs

Professional chefs for: Private residences VIP families Estate homes Yacht catering Personal nutrition plans Cuisine specialities available: Fine dining Multi-cuisine Vegan & plant-based Cultural & regional cuisines Allergy-specific menus

Event & Festival Chefs

Professional kitchen teams for: Weddings Corporate events Banquets Sporting events Pop-ups & festivals Full brigade supply available.

Front of House & Event Service Teams

Complete hospitality staffing solutions: Restaurant Managers Supervisors Waiting Staff Bartenders & Mixologists Baristas Banqueting Staff Event Managers Silver Service Teams

Industries We Serve

Hotels & Resorts Restaurants & Gastro Pubs Fine & Casual Dining Healthcare & Care Homes Corporate & Industrial Catering Universities & Schools Event Companies Private Estates Contract Catering Providers

Temporary Chef Hire
Permanent Chef Placements
Private & Household Chefs
Event & Festival Chefs
Front of House & Event Service Teams
Industries We Serve

CONSULTANCY

Operational Efficiency Reviews

Detailed analysis of kitchen workflow, staffing structure, and cost control systems.

Menu Development & Costing

Menu engineering, food cost optimisation, and profitability planning.

Staff Training & Onboarding

Structured training systems to improve performance and retention.

Compliance & Safety Guidance

Support with food safety standards, operational compliance, and best practice implementation.

Pre-Opening & Launch Support for New Kitchens

End-to-end consultancy for new openings and relaunches-covering kitchen layout readiness, equipment commissioning, supplier onboarding, launch timelines, and service rehearsals. We act as an experienced operational partner to reduce opening risk, align teams, and ensure day-one execution meets brand expectations.

Concept & Brand Positioning

Translate your culinary vision into a clear market identity. We help define your concept, target audience, price point, and signature experience-ensuring your kitchen, service style, and guest journey align with a brand that is distinctive, credible, and commercially relevant.

Supplier Strategy & Procurement Negotiation

Strengthen your supply chain without compromising quality. We review vendor suitability, streamline purchasing workflows, and support negotiations on pricing, lead times, and product specs-helping you secure dependable sourcing and improve margins through smarter procurement.

Operational Efficiency Reviews
Menu Development & Costing
Staff Training & Onboarding
Compliance & Safety Guidance
Pre-Opening & Launch Support for New Kitchens
Concept & Brand Positioning
Supplier Strategy & Procurement Negotiation
ZOLT INVESTMENTS
ZOLT INVESTMENTS 
Unlock the Potential of Your Kitchen SpaceIf you have an underutilised or unused kitchen within your premises, we would like to hear from you.

ZOLT Staffing partners with property owners, hotels, pubs, and hospitality venues to operate kitchens on an agreed contract basis. We bring the team, systems, menus, and operational management — allowing you to generate revenue without the operational burden.

Our model includes:

Contract kitchen management
Revenue-share partnerships
Full operational takeover under agreed terms
Concept development and relaunch support

We focus on structured agreements, transparent commercial terms, and sustainable profitability for both parties.Let your kitchen work for you.

WHY US

✔ Industry-experienced hospitality professionals

✔ Fast response for urgent cover

✔ Fully screened & reference-checked staff

✔ Compliance-focused recruitment process

✔ Flexible temporary & permanent solutions

Testimonials

Restaurant Owner

James L.

The platform is intuitive, allowing us to connect with top-level chefs seamlessly.

     
Hotel F&B Director

Marcus V.

Culinary Reserve gave us a clear, profile-led way to evaluate chefs before booking. The verified work history and portfolio galleries made it easy to shortlist talent that matched our standards, and the transparent rates helped us stay on budget.

     
Chef-Owner, Bistro Group

Daniel P.

What sets Culinary Reserve apart is the speed and control. We can compare specialisms (pastry, grill, fine dining) at a glance and book without back-and-forth agency delays. It’s become our go-to for both short-notice shifts and longer-term placements.