Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Food Preparation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training25%Master's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
2AA rosette restaurantAccent Catering Services Ltd
Alba trattoriaTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years19%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,936 profiles for Chefs in London
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £35,588 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,970 – £45,281 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef/Barista
Canary Wharf
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateItalianFood SafetyThaiEnglishSkills
Barista ExperienceServingTable ServiceChef ExperienceCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee MakingChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePersonal TrainingFood Hygiene CertificateSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Financial PlanningMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingEvent PlanningNumeracyMathsHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLaboratory ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetySous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningFood PreparationChef de Partie
Crouch End
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceBar ManagementFood SafetyKitchen Management
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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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and chef/barista.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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