Chefs for hire in Birmingham
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience11%Cooking10%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years28%Current company
Compass Group
Albert's Schloss
All Bar One
Time at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years34%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,150 profiles for Chefs in Birmingham
Last updated: 17 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham: £35,464 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,072 – £44,804 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
HospitalityServingEnglishRestaurant ExperienceGuest ServicesCookingChef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Construction ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyEnglishKnife SkillsChef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Content Management SystemsAdministrative ExperienceComplaint HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingSous Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingMaster's DegreeSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipStaff TrainingMentoringFood SafetyCook/Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingBartendingCateringSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
West Bromwich
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.
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/head chef and cook/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 Birmingham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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