Chefs for hire in Bournemouth

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    1,751

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Lounges
    The Ivy Collection
    Alin Badiu Chef Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years63%
    1-2 years25%
    Less than a year13%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,751 profiles for Chefs in Bournemouth

Last updated: 25 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bournemouth: £33,315 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,869 – £42,904 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    BakingChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & Development
  • Sous Chef

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    CookingBakingKitchen ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesBookkeepingDriving LicenceAAT

    Skills

    HACCPFood SafetyRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentCookingCulinary Experience
  • Chef

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyCateringNVQComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMaths+1 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceBakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Breakfast Chef

    Bournemouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHACCPFood SafetyInventory Control

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: lead chef, senior sous chef and head chef/manager.

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 Bournemouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.

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