Chefs for hire in Leeds

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    2,692

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years34%
  • Current company

    Premier Inn
    Tattu
    BAOBROS23
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years43%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,692 profiles for Chefs in Leeds

Last updated: 12 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leeds: £33,521 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,044£43,145 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & ControlCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer Skills
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife Skills
  • Head Breakfast Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingCulinary Experience
  • Commis Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFood SafetyCare CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Premiere ProAdobe PremiereStocking
  • Commis Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ManagementInventory ControlCateringBar ServiceBartendingMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Chef de Partie

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceConflict Management

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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: communication skills, organisational skills and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, chef de partie and chef assistant.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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