Chefs for hire in Cardiff

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    1,744

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Leadership7%
    Kitchen Experience5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Goose on the loose
    Six by Nico
    Baxter Storey
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%

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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cardiff: £33,881 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,721£42,959 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHazmatCustomer Service+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningCooking
  • Chef de Partie

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingManagementLeadership
  • Pizza Chef

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceGlass Fibre Reinforced PlasticPizza ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityMultilingual
  • Chef/ Deli manager

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood Service ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBar ManagementCash Handling
  • Senior Chef / Acting Head Chef

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFront-Of-House Security DutiesPersonal TrainingFood PreparationSecurityFirst Aid+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementRota Coordination
  • Chef

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipManual HandlingFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Management

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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, Food Hygiene Certificate and 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, junior sous chef and pit/boiler 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 Cardiff, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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