Chefs for hire in Dudley

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Time Management8%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years32%
  • Current company

    Elisabeth The Chef
    elizabeth the chef
    Himley House Hotel, Chef & Brewer
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year35%
    1-2 years11%
    2-5 years35%

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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dudley: £35,371 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,932£46,454 yearly

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  • Chef/Barista

    Hagley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood Preparation
  • Shift Manager

    Smethwick

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesComplaint HandlingHACCPConflict ManagementManagementPerformance Management+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Excel
  • Chef de Partie

    Netherton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    POSTraining & DevelopmentManagementNetworking
  • Chef

    Brierley Hill

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteBehaviour Management
  • Chef de partie

    Sedgley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsBarbecuingHACCPFood SafetyInventory Control
  • Food Production Operative

    West Bromwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Basic MathsFood PreparationFood SafetyFood ProductionEnglishNumeracy

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, 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: sous chef, hygiene operative and chef/barista.

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 Dudley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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