Chefs for hire in Cardiff
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1,781
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Kitchen Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Marstons Plc
Radisson blu
Costa Crociere
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cardiff: £33,990 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,689 – £43,286 yearly
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Multiple line chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Pest ControlFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingManagementLeadershipSenior Chef de Partie
Penarth
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMentoringSous Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSage 200Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCommunication SkillsCateringKnife SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceChef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationKnife SkillsCooking From Scratch
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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 3 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: sous chef, multiple line chef and commis 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 7 years of professional experience.
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