Chefs for hire in London
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13,229
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 47%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass group
Radisson
Wagamama
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £35,534 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,945 – £45,185 yearly
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Kitchen Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
NutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food IndustryLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
A LevelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Staff Training and MentoringKitchen Team ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPizza ExperienceBakingMentoringLead senior sous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSageNVQComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteComputer Skills+4 moreSkills
AccountingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsPastry ExperiencePlatingInventory ControlISO 22000Pizza Chef / Kitchen Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Stock OrderingStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktakingFood PreparationFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, lead senior sous chef and kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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