Chefs for hire in Brighton

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    1,830

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED46%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Catering Services International
    2022
    Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years25%
    More than 5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,830 profiles for Chefs in Brighton

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brighton: £35,632 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,052 – £46,934 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Breakfast Chef/Sous chef

    Brighton and Hove

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementRestaurant Experience
  • Head Chef

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Restaurant ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+5 more

    Skills

    DrivingCommercial DrivingKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Agency Chef

    Hove

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsClosing ProceduresPremises Locking and Securing ProceduresCash HandlingCookingKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsTask PrioritisationRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood Safety
  • Lead chef

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementButcheryMenu PlanningSpecials Menu Development

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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, 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: sous chef, chef de partie and lead 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 Brighton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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