Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training35%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years46%3-5 years24%6-10 years22%Current company
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Amelia restaurantArc AgencyTime at current job
2-5 years44%1-2 years28%Less than a year16%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,156 profiles for Chefs in East London
Last updated: 11 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)
African an Caribbean Caterer, Head Chef/ Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneProject ManagementFoundation DegreeCateringBusinessTeaching+2 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceCookingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareBrunch 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 SuiteHead Chef / Menager
London
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceHACCP+3 moreSkills
Driving LicenceEnglishGermanForkliftDrivingMusic Performance ExpertiseSous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitalitySue Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningPlatingNutritionSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSales
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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: chef de partie, sue chef and 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 9 years of professional experience.
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