Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years18%3-5 years20%Current company
"Admiral" Agency"mazi" Greek restaurantAfricanaTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years28%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,334 profiles for Chefs in East London
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £35,391 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,480 – £43,977 yearly
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Chef/Barista
Canary Wharf
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateItalianFood SafetyThaiEnglishSkills
Barista ExperienceServingTable ServiceChef ExperienceCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee MakingDemi Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
CateringFood HandlingMeal PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood and Beverage Support ExperienceFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
ManagementCulinary ExperienceFood ManagementEnglishMenu PlanningTeam ManagementHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLaboratory ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceServingInventory ControlDelivery Driver ExperienceHACCPCHEF THE PARTIE - Junior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
ServingFine-Dining Waiting ExperienceTable ServiceRestaurant ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceBakingChef Experiencepastry chef de partie
Highbury
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOperations ManagementOperations Leadership ExperienceTask Prioritisation
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commi chef, chef/barista and pastry chef de partie.
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 East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 5 years of professional experience.
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