Chefs for hire in Guildford

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    567

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Leadership
    5%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    34%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Holiday Inn Guildford
    • Mitchell & Butlers
    • Disney Cruise Lines
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    1-2 years
    38%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 567 profiles for Chefs in Guildford

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Guildford: £36,321 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,185 – £46,806 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Knife SkillsCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationManagementHACCP
  • Sous chef

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
  • Head Chef

    Godalming

    Licenses & certifications

    Restaurant ManagementFood HandlingFinancial ManagementCookingPayrollMenu Planning+35 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementFood Service Team ManagementTeam Leadership
  • Chef de Partie

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNPORSCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    MaintenanceRepair, Maintenance and Installation ExperienceCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperiencePower Tools
  • Chef Manager

    Woking

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyCateringFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitalityTeam Leadership+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningStock OrderingStockingStock Replenishment
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Send

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateMathsGCSE+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMenu PlanningPlatingMentoring Junior StaffMentoring

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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, leadership 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 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: senior sous chef, chef de partie and head chef.

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 Guildford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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