Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Organisational Skills6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training41%High school diploma or GED25%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
081 Pizzeria NapoletanaAlley cats Pizza, MaryleboneAmelia restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £35,452 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,620 – £43,914 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktakingHead chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceOperations ManagementBudgetingMaintenanceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsSenior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCross-Contamination PreventionHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
ServingKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCookingManagementBakingBrunch 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 SuiteChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ManagementFood PreparationInventory ControlFood HygieneFood SafetyServing
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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, organisational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: chef de partie, pastry chef de partie and senior sous 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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