Chefs for hire in Croydon

Find chefs who specialize in creating delicious dishes, manage kitchen operations, and ensure food quality while possessing skills in knife techniques, flavor profiling, and menu planning. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Croydon to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    3,085

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Cooking
    8%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    50%
    High school diploma or GED
    37%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • David Lloyd Clubs
    • LEONARDO HOTELS
    • Young's Pubs
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,085 profiles for Chefs in Croydon

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Croydon: £36,545 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,941 – £47,798 yearly
  • Find more information on Indeed Salaries

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Junior Sous Chef

    Hackbridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Deputy Chef Manager

    Mitcham

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsNutritionMenu PlanningCooking
  • Chef de partie

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipKnife SkillsCuttingCookingFood Safety
  • Head chef

    Thornton Heath

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Chef de Partie

    Herne Hill

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProfessional Kitchen Experience

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperiencePOSMathsFood Safety
  • Head Chef

    Beckenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu Development

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams

Ideal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams

£325£260per month*Save £780
Start free trial§

Upgrade to Enterprise anytime as your team scales

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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 Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: chef de partie, deputy chef manager and junior 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 9 years of professional experience.

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply