Chefs for hire in Hatfield

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    617

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    7%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Communication Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    34%
    Vocational or technical training
    31%
    Master's degree
    19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • McMullen & Sons
    • Be Me Day Nurseries
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    25%
    Less than a year
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 617 profiles for Chefs in Hatfield

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Hatfield: £32,284 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £41,158 yearly
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  • Head Chef

    St Albans

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationDrivingStocking
  • Head Chef

    St Albans

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood Safety
  • Chef

    St Albans

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingArabicKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood PreparationFood Production
  • Chef de Partie

    Hatfield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood Safety
  • Assistant Chef Manager

    Welwyn Garden City

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Welwyn Garden City

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipFood SafetyMenu PlanningPastry ExperiencePlatingQuality Control

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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: leadership, kitchen experience and communication skills.

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: head chef, junior sous chef and sous 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 Hatfield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.

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