Cost-aware matching
Compare candidates not only on discipline and experience, but also on the exact travel costs per freelancer before you choose.
For clients
Hire head chefs, sous chefs, and independent cooks for hospitality
Post assignments, compare matches including exact travel costs, and approve hours from one client portal. ChefBridge supports hospitality businesses with transparent pricing, a fixed assignment fee, and a DBA-compliant workflow.
When do you need a freelance cook?
When do you bring in a freelance chef or sous chef?
Hospitality businesses bring in freelance chefs or sous chefs during busy periods, sickness, or temporary replacement. ChefBridge helps restaurants, hotels, and caterers quickly find experienced cooks who can step in right away.
Cover peak demandCover sicknessTemporary replacement
What you gain with ChefBridge
From planning to invoicing, you work with a dedicated team, full visibility, and a transparent cost model at every moment.
Transparent cost overview
See the hourly rate, exact travel costs, and the fixed assignment fee before you confirm.
Real-time portal insight
Live visibility into availability, worked hours, invoice status, and recent payments.
Vetted self-employed professionals
Access cooks and chefs screened for experience, independence, and reliability.
Why hospitality teams choose ChefBridge
ChefBridge automates the largest part of your hiring process. You stay in control, while matching, selection, and hour flows run smoothly through the portal and stay legally clear.
0% commission, fixed assignment fee
No opaque percentages or hidden margins. You work with a transparent model with a fixed fee per completed assignment.
DBA-compliant collaboration
Our workflow and platform are set up for working with self-employed professionals, so assignments, hour processing, and invoicing remain legally clear.
How it works for clients
You can go live in just a few steps. The process is largely automated, with your control on the decisions that matter.
1. Post your request
Your location and kitchen details are already stored in your profile. You only enter the times, required discipline, and a short assignment description. After submission, your request is immediately visible to the right cooks.
2. Choose your chef
Freelancers respond through the app and you choose the best match based on profiles, skills, reviews, and exact travel costs. If you already have a favourite, that person can accept directly.
3. From assignment to completion
The assignment starts automatically at the scheduled time. Adjusted hours are updated through the ChefBridge app and then checked and approved in the client portal. ChefBridge then handles completion, invoicing, and a transparent settlement without commission percentages.
ChefBridge in action
Beyond flexible staffing, we keep cost control and legal clarity sharp. You know what you are paying for upfront, without hidden margins or unclear structures.
Smart travel-cost comparison
See exact travel costs per candidate upfront so you can steer on total staffing cost before confirming.
0% commission
No percentage on the hourly rate and no hidden margin. Just a clear fixed assignment fee per completed assignment.
DBA-compliant setup
ChefBridge is designed for working with self-employed professionals and supports a legally clear assignment structure under the Dutch DBA Act.
Frequently asked questions about hiring cooks
Frequently asked questions about hiring cooks
Practical answers for hospitality businesses that need a freelance chef, sous chef, or independent cook at short notice.
How much does a freelance cook cost?
You see the agreed hourly rate and the exact travel costs per candidate upfront. ChefBridge works with 0% commission and a fixed assignment fee per completed assignment, so there are no hidden margins or surprises afterwards.
Is the collaboration DBA-compliant?
Yes. Our workflow and platform are set up for working with self-employed professionals under the Dutch DBA Act. That keeps the role division between client, freelancer, and ChefBridge clear.
Can I hire a cook for multiple days?
Yes. You can request single shifts, multiple days, or recurring support. ChefBridge supports both temporary replacement and peak periods in the kitchen.
Ready to collaborate with ChefBridge?
Discuss your staffing request directly with ChefBridge. Call us right away or send a message first if you prefer written contact.