Chefs for hire in Leicester
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1,556
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 9%
- Chef Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £31,605 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £71,433 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipHead Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityTandoori Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommis chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceServingNVQHospitalityCustomer ServiceButchery+5 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateCateringChef
Enderby
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationCookingKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef & General Manager
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceFood ManagementCookingMenu PlanningKitchen 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: cooking, kitchen experience and chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, chef de partie and commis 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 15 years of professional experience.
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