Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Food Preparation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years16%3-5 years24%Current company
AmberAtalia ltdBlandford ComptoirTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years25%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: 20 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 MakingSous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentCustomer ServiceHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLaboratory ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingFood SafetyChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceWok Chef / Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCross-Contamination Prevention
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, demi chef 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 East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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