Chefs for hire in Bristol

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    3,054

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Leadership6%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Master's degree14%
  • Years of experience

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

    The Chef Tree - Chef Agency
    Aspens
    Avery Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years50%

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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bristol: £35,307 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,575£45,207 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Freelance Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCost Control
  • Chef de Partie

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen Management
  • Sous Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Foundation DegreeLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsITFacilities ManagementHuman ResourcesCooking
  • Barista/Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee MakingCookingFood Service ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Chef de Partie/breakfast chef/ kitchen porter

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood Preparation
  • HEAD CHEF

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneDriving LicenceManagementSalesFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipDriving LicenceThaiInventory ControlCustomer Service

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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, leadership and kitchen experience.

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: chef de partie, chef de partie/breakfast chef/ kitchen porter and sous 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 Bristol, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.

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