Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Customer Service7%Cooking7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years28%Current company
Aqua Shard
Bakery / Coffee shopBaxterStorey
Time at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years16%2-5 years60%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,444 profiles for Chefs in London
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £35,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,921 – £45,071 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsStaff TrainingCustomer ServiceCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceOrganisational SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceSous Chef / Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Restaurant ExperienceKnife SkillsLeadershipBulgarianSpanishEnglishChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsPhone EtiquetteFront DeskCash HandlingTill OperationPastry chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceBakingPastry ExperienceFood PreparationCateringCookingPizza Chef
South East London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsItalianCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBaking
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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: customer service, 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 First Aid Certification.
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 senior pastry chef/ baker.
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 London, 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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