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 chefHimley House Hotel, Chef & BrewerTime 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 CookerySkills
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationShift Manager
Smethwick
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesComplaint HandlingHACCPConflict ManagementManagementPerformance Management+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft ExcelChef de Partie
Netherton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
POSTraining & DevelopmentManagementNetworkingChef
Brierley Hill
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteBehaviour ManagementChef de partie
Sedgley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsBarbecuingHACCPFood SafetyInventory ControlFood Production Operative
West Bromwich
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
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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