Chefs for hire in Bristol

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    3,107

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Leadership6%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Vocational or technical training38%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    3-5 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

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

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year33%
    More than 5 years17%

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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bristol: £35,218 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,444 – £45,194 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementCulinary Experience
  • Freelance Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCost Control
  • Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsITMaths

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Foundation DegreeLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQPastry ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsITFacilities ManagementHuman ResourcesCooking
  • Head Chef/Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQBritish Sign LanguageFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualFrenchCost Management
  • Chef

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer Skills

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, sou chef 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 11 years of professional experience.

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