Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience9%Cooking8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Barchester
Mitchell and butler
Papa John’s
Time at current job
1-2 years33%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 627 profiles for Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £36,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,740 – £46,894 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceSenior Sous Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
CateringCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKnife SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSenior Chef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsChef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCookingCommis / Prep Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationPlatingChef de partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateWeb DesignLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingDelegationMenu Planning
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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 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: head chef, senior sous chef and assistant general manager.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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