Chefs for hire in Belfast

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    1,308

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    35%
    Bachelor's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
  • Current company

    • wagamama
    • Caterlink
    • The Ivy Collection
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%
    1-2 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,308 profiles for Chefs in Belfast

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Belfast: £33,206 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,647 – £38,491 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen Experience
  • Chef de Partie

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Chef de Partie

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCost ControlWaste ManagementSous VideCooking
  • Porter and chef/ Breakfast chef .

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    NEBOSHDriving LicenceHCPCFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft Word
  • Head Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Stock ReplenishmentRestaurant ManagementFood HandlingTeam ManagementCookingStock Ordering+39 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipKitchen Staff Training and MentoringStaff TrainingMentoringManagement

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, senior sous chef and porter and chef/ breakfast chef.

What level of education is common for a chef?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Belfast, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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