Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Organisational Skills6%Cooking5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Compass Group
David Lloyd Clubs
Mitchells and butlers
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,692 profiles for Chefs in Leeds
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £33,931 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,443 – £43,540 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetySous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingCateringManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCover Chef de Partie / Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceHospitalityHotel ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood ManagementCateringMenu EngineeringMenu PlanningCommis Chef/Kitchen Porter
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
WestlawFirst Aid CertificationSIAWestlaw UKSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Heavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsData EntryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportKitchen Experience
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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: leadership, organisational skills and cooking.
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: chef de partie, sous chef and cover chef de partie / 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 Leeds, 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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