Chefs for hire in Croydon
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3,085
candidates
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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%
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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
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*Indeed data (GB)
Junior Sous Chef
Hackbridge
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationDeputy Chef Manager
Mitcham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsNutritionMenu PlanningCookingChef de partie
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipKnife SkillsCuttingCookingFood SafetyHead chef
Thornton Heath
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointChef de Partie
Herne Hill
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperiencePOSMathsFood SafetyHead Chef
Beckenham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu Development
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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 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.
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