Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership7%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training36%High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
Amelia restaurantAnnabel’s Private Members Club (Luxury Environment)Aramark/ CWOA/ SelfridgesTime at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £35,609 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,057 – £45,194 yearly
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Sous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationHospitalityKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationBakingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef & Pizza Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBakingCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood HygieneHACCPFood SafetyHead chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceOperations ManagementBudgetingMaintenanceLeadershipOrganisational Skills
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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, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, junior sous chef and chef & pizza chef.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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