Freelance Chef

PETER GAJANChef for Hire

16+ years delivering exceptional food across restaurants, hotels, and events. Available for placement, menu development, private dining, and catering.

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A Career Built on Consistency

Experienced and adaptable chef with over 16 years in the hospitality industry across restaurants, hotels, events, and contract catering. Proven experience working from Chef de Partie through to Head Chef level, with strong leadership, kitchen management, and high-volume service expertise.

Reliable under pressure, efficient in fast-paced environments, and consistently focused on delivering high food standards. Hungarian-trained with UK industry experience spanning AA Rosette kitchens to large-scale event catering.

0Years Experience
AARosette Level
HCHead Chef Level
0Events Delivered

What I Offer

Placement

Short and long-term placement covering sickness, maternity, peak seasons, and kitchen transitions. Operates confidently at Head Chef level when required.

Menu Development

New concepts, cost control, and seasonal updates. Developing menus that balance creativity with operational practicality and food cost targets.

Private Dining

From intimate dinners to corporate functions. High-end service with meticulous attention to detail and presentation.

Catering Events

Large-scale, high-volume catering for weddings, corporate functions, and special events. Experienced at venues like Victoria Warehouse.

Venues & Clients

DoubleTree by Hilton
Radisson Blu
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
QHotels
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
The Midland Hotel
Ducie Street Warehouse
Everybody Health & Leisure
20 Stories
Smithfield Social
DoubleTree by Hilton
Radisson Blu
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
QHotels
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
The Midland Hotel
Ducie Street Warehouse
Everybody Health & Leisure
20 Stories
Smithfield Social

Career Timeline

2023 – Present
Freelance Chef
Onyx Now Ltd, Greater Manchester
Deliver high-quality service across hotels, restaurants, and large-scale catering environments. Operate confidently at Head Chef level when required, ensuring consistency and performance. Adapt quickly to new teams, menus, and kitchen systems under pressure.
Jun 2022 – Aug 2023
Senior Sous Chef
Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Led kitchen operations for large-scale events including weddings and corporate functions. Supported menu development and operational planning. Managed high-volume food production while supervising kitchen teams.
2017 – 2022
Agency Chef
CJUK, Blackburn
Worked across multiple venues on long- and short-term assignments. Maintained consistent food quality in fast-paced kitchens. Adapted quickly to different brigade systems and service styles.
2014 – 2017
Junior Sous Chef
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, Oswestry
Worked within an AA Rosette-level kitchen environment. Supported Head Chef with daily operations and service leadership. Maintained high standards of food quality, hygiene, and organisation.

Let's Work Together

Available for Your Kitchen

Based in Greater Manchester and available for freelance opportunities across the UK. Whether you need short-term cover, a menu refresh, or someone to lead your next event — get in touch.

+44 751 746 5350
Leigh, Greater Manchester

Ready When You Are

Get in touch to discuss your requirements and check availability.

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