Chefs for hire in Eastbourne
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Food Safety
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- Master's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Bistrot Pierre
The Grand Hotel
- Alfa Leisureplex Group
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 654 profiles for Chefs in Eastbourne
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Eastbourne: £34,636 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,989 – £42,861 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
kp/chef de partie
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsBakingFood SafetyFood PreparationChef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementChef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateGCSELevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceCommis Chef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingKitchen ExperienceHotel and Accommodations ExperienceChef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
BTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementMicrosoft PowerpointCommis Chef
Polegate
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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, front of house manager and food and restaurant general manager.
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 Eastbourne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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