Chefs for hire in Coventry
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1,171
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Leadership
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Marstons
Co-op Group
Compass Group
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Coventry: £35,014 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,005 – £47,144 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCommunication SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCookingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCookingDriving LicenceNutritionStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentSenior Chef de Partie/Sous Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
ManagementFood PreparationInventory ControlFood SafetyHACCPMenu PlanningChef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
AnalyticsNegotiationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingChef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCustomer ServiceSkills
CookingEnglishMeal PreparationFood ProductionPub and Bar ExperienceFood Service ExperienceChef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
SPSSStatistical SoftwareLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementCash HandlingCustomer ServiceLine Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCost ControlOperations ManagementKitchen Management
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Level 2 in Food Safety, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior chef de partie/sous chef, line chef and bulls head.
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 Coventry, 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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