Chefs for hire in Birmingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%Master's degree26%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
1-2 years30%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Quinto loungeArena Racing CompanyBanyan Bar & Kitchen
Time at current job
1-2 years60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,742 profiles for Chefs in Birmingham
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham: £36,614 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,660 – £45,199 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen ExperienceSr. Grill Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingMenu PlanningFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCommis chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Menu PlanningDesign ThinkingDish CostingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCulinary ExperienceCookingPlatingChef de Partie
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceCookingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCommis Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationInventory ControlFIFOChef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCatering
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Birmingham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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