Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Organisational Skills6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Amelia restaurantArc AgencyArt'otel Battersea Power StationTime at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,434 profiles for Chefs in East London
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £35,764 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,782 – £44,439 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
COMMIS CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyProduct RotationCDP/ Junior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingMenu PlanningPlatingSourcingBrunch Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCookingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCorbyn and King-Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Reinforcement LearningPower BIAnalyticsCompTIA Security+Computer NetworkingNatural Language ProcessingSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSSenior sous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingPlatingCost ControlCommis Chef
Greater London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCSCS Green CardLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOperations ManagementKitchen ManagementFood PreparationFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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, organisational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: COMMIS CHEF, relief head chef and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 10 years of professional experience.
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