Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills7%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years4%3-5 years26%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years10%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £33,689 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,226 – £43,277 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef/ general bar staff/ promotions
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCoachingFood Hygiene CertificateSports CoachingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCommis Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ManagementInventory ControlCateringBar ServiceBartendingMicrosoft Office SuiteFOH/Chef De Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneContent CreationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingCommis Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFood SafetyCare CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Premiere ProAdobe PremiereStockingKitchen Assistant → Head Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresInfection Prevention & ControlBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationCleaningCustomer ServiceCash Handling
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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: 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 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, chef de partie and foh/chef de partie.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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