Chefs for hire in London

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    13,274

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience7%
    Leadership6%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED32%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years32%
  • Current company

    Alfie’s Bar
    Aqua Shard
    Arro Coffee
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years57%

Browse Indeed's database of 13,274 profiles for Chefs in London

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in London: £35,541 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,996£45,119 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateDefibrillators

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentCoachingRecruitingPurchasingCost Control
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood SafetyFire Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRota CoordinationInventory Control
  • Chef de Partie

    Peckham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipRestaurant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceStaff TrainingMenu PlanningBilingual
  • Chef de Partie

    Canary Wharf

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    GCSELeadershipFrenchKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBaking
  • Chef de Partie

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience

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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: kitchen experience, leadership and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene and First Aid.

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 sous 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 London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Chef?

Most chefs have 5 years of professional experience.

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