Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience9%Cooking8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
The Ivy Collection
Artezzan RestaurantArtichokeTime at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 639 profiles for Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £36,443 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,933 – £47,545 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceSenior Sous, managment
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCommis / Prep Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationDemi Chef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyWarehouse ExperienceChef de partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateWeb DesignSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceBakingChef ExperienceDelegationSenior Sous Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneCateringFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsNetworkingChef ExperienceCooking
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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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, senior sous chef and senior sous, managment.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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