Chefs for hire in Dudley

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    1,509

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Cooking
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Greene King
    • Mitie
    • HC-One
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    2-5 years
    20%

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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dudley: £34,433 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,459 – £44,811 yearly
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  • Kitchen manager.

    Smethwick

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceFood Preparation

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBaking
  • 2nd Head Chef

    Tipton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNVQFundamental British Values GuidancePrevent Duty GuidancePersonal LicenceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMentoringCOSHH ComplianceCooking
  • Petty Officer Chef

    Halesowen

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCookingHACCPSTCW Conventions+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCatering
  • Chef de Partie

    Oldbury

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipFood IndustryCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Lead Chef

    Dudley

    Licenses & certifications

    Foundation DegreeBTECLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Rowley Regis

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningPlatingSourcingCost ControlManagement

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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: lead chef, chef de partie 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 Dudley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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