Chefs for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years20%3-5 years18%Current company
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Balear catering, BLACK BEARDS BEACH BAR GRILBangoodTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years32%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £31,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £71,676 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Line Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneAccountingCateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitality+2 moreSkills
Food PreparationSalesProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningCookingSous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsChef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateMaster Planning LayoutLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food Service ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglishFood SafetyTandoori Chef, kitchen assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceBartendingBar ExperienceBar ServiceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationCookingChef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementMenu Planning
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Safety and Driving Licence.
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 assistant 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 Leicester, 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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