Chefs for hire in Bolton

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    1,053

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training36%
    High school diploma or GED36%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    The Cherry Tree at Blackrod
    Greeneking
    Bella Italia
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    2-5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,053 profiles for Chefs in Bolton

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bolton: £33,685 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,416 – £41,388 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • July 25 -present own business strat up

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Pub and Bar ExperienceStock ReplenishmentCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionStockingBeverage Handling+10 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal Preparation
  • Chef DE Partie

    Bolton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationWarehouse ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary Experience
  • Chef de Partie / Pizza Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementServingTable ServiceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Preparation
  • Agency temp chef

    Radcliffe

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBaking
  • Sous Chef

    Bolton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFood Preparation

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementCost ControlMenu PlanningFood Safety

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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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: commis chef, sous chef and july 25 -present own business strat up.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Bolton, 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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