Chefs for hire in Brighton
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1,864
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Aimbridge Hospitality
Novotel
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brighton: £35,712 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,157 – £46,962 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Brighton and Hove
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishChef de Partie
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsCustomer ServiceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateChef de Partie
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos AwarenessSkills
Food ExpeditingFood IndustryLeadershipFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLead chef
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
CateringFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementButcheryMenu PlanningSpecials Menu DevelopmentChef de Partie
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyEnglishSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareInventory ControlFood PreparationFood SafetyChef
Brighton and Hove
Licenses & certifications
NutritionFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFood ProductionSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ManagementFood Production
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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 communication skills.
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, lead chef and chef DE partie.
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 Brighton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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