Chefs for hire in Eastbourne

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    654

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsBakingFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+4 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen Management
  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateGCSELevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant Experience
  • Commis Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingKitchen ExperienceHotel and Accommodations Experience
  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Commis Chef

    Polegate

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    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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