Chefs for hire in East London

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    14,497

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Communication Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    46%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Radisson
    • Compass group
    • Wagamama
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 14,497 profiles for Chefs in East London

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in East London: £35,692 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,699 – £44,389 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Demi Chef De Partie

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam Leadership
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Staff Training and MentoringKitchen Team ManagementProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Senior sous chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingPlatingCost Control
  • Junior Chef de Partie

    Barking

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBakingCost ControlKnife SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Lead senior sous chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSageNVQComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteComputer Skills+4 more

    Skills

    AccountingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingBakingKnife Skills
  • Sous chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareEnglish

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 in Food Safety and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, lead senior sous chef and pastry chef de partie.

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 20 years of professional experience.

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