Chefs for hire in Crawley

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    678

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Food Preparation6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training23%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Wagamama
    Chef and Brewer
    Ad flooring ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years48%

Browse Indeed's database of 678 profiles for Chefs in Crawley

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Crawley: £36,461 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,225£45,488 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Catering Manager

    Crawley Down

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood Waste ReductionStocking
  • Head chef

    Horley

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementBar ServiceBartending
  • Service Operations Manager

    Crawley

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareMarketingManagementMarketingFacilitation

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipNetworkingWriting Skills
  • Pizza Chef

    Crawley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipFood ProductionFood HandlingManagementFood Service Team ManagementCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Crawley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKnife Skills
  • Commis Chef

    Crawley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsServingFood SafetyEnglishKitchen ManagementCooking

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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 food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, junior sous chef and commis 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 Crawley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Chef?

Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.

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