Chefs for hire in Chester

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    624

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Kitchen Experience8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years30%
  • Current company

    Opera Grill
    The Cheshire Cat
    Bank of America
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years45%
    2-5 years30%

Browse Indeed's database of 624 profiles for Chefs in Chester

Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chester: £36,467 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,157£47,230 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCarpentryConstruction ExperiencePower ToolsWoodworkingFood Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • Customer Service Assistant

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)+5 more

    Skills

    Bachelor's DegreePsychologyBusinessBTEC
  • Chef de partie

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTelemarketingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalyticsProject Management
  • Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Hospitality
  • Commis Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftTeam ManagementFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingQuality InspectionPackaging
  • Chef/ Assistant kitchen manager

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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, communication skills and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef/ assistant kitchen manager, commis chef and bartender/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 8 years of professional experience.

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