Chefs for hire in Coventry
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1,189
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Leadership
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Holiday Inn Kenilworth
Co-op Group
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Coventry: £35,282 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,689 – £48,456 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Executive Sous Chef
Walsgrave on Sowe
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceCateringFood SafetyFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
NVQHospitalityCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementPOSBakingChef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
AnalyticsNegotiationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingChef de Partie
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood HandlingKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementFood Service Team ManagementSous Chef
Kenilworth
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyNVQCookingChef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCustomer ServiceSkills
CookingEnglishMeal PreparationFood ProductionPub and Bar ExperienceFood Service Experience
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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: junior sous chef, executive sous chef and line chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.
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