Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Bachelor's degree19%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
The Ivy
Active Pathways
Avery Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years21%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,467 profiles for Chefs in Leeds
Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £33,543 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,053 – £43,187 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementEnglishCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceCommunication SkillsChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
AccountingNVQDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAccounts PayableCommunication SkillsReceptionist, Breakfast Waiter, Bar & Evening Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CookingMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceGuest RelationsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsTime ManagementCost ControlCommis Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CateringBartendingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordLogisticsKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Microsoft OfficeAdobe PremiereKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingOrganisational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: commis chef, junior sous chef and receptionist, breakfast waiter, bar & evening 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 9 years of professional experience.
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