Chefs for hire in Bristol
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3,138
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Wagamama
Lounges
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bristol: £35,108 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,522 – £44,785 yearly
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Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food SafetyCookingKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFreelance Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCost ControlSous Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingHACCPFirst AidManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Foundation DegreeLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQPastry ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsITFacilities ManagementHuman ResourcesCookingChef de Partie/breakfast chef/ kitchen porter
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Knife SkillsLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceCommis Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
BTECA LevelGCSESkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceHospitalityCookingCleaningCash Handling
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, 08 2014 laundry/kitchen assistant and chef de partie/breakfast chef/ kitchen porter.
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 Bristol, 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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