Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Cooking8%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years10%Current company
Holroyd Howe
Bar + Blockbartlett mitchell
Time at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £37,381 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,298 – £49,379 yearly
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Senior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
CommunicationsFood PreparationSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingPOSBakingChef
London
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving LicenceRigid LorrySkills
CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsKitchen Experiencecommis chef
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
GCSECommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCookingManagementMathsChef de Partie/Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQCake DecoratingSkills
LeadershipTeam Motivation LeadershipMenu PlanningInventory ControlManagementTeam ManagementChef manager Educator trainer
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryCRM SoftwareFood HandlingManagementFood Service Team 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: communication skills, cooking and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, senior sous chef and chef de partie/sous 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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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