Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience10%Knife Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training20%Master's degree8%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years24%Current company
Artisan chesterBarchester
Bella Italia Cheshire OaksTime at current job
Less than 1 year41%1-2 years15%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 341 profiles for Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 17 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £34,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,387 – £45,285 yearly
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Full Time Sous Chef
Sutton
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeAccountingBusinessCIMASkills
LeadershipCost ControlPayrollOrganisational SkillsProject ManagementChef Du Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
BTECOrganisational SkillsEnglishSkills
Computer SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingSenior Pastry Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Pastry ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingFood SafetyKnife SkillsKitchen porter/Chef
Blacon
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementQuality ControlCookingLine Cook / Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingSkills
CookingKnife SkillsFood PreparationTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen Manager
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKnife Skills
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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, kitchen experience and knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: event chef, kitchen manager and full time 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 Chester, 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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