Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
Shepherd Neame
The BrenchleyAge uk Maidstone, Sevenoaks,TonbridgeTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years23%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £35,523 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,552 – £42,701 yearly
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Chef de Partie
Kings Hill
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceJunior Chef / Bar Duties
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningCash HandlingCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneCSCS Skilled WorkerFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateComplaint HandlingManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceCatering and Hospitality Manager, DGM.
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam Sports CoachingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCost ManagementManagementEmployee RelationsCost ControlPerformance ManagementChef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateCybersecurityLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceChef
Aylesford
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQMathsFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceHospitalityEnglishKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
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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: communication skills, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, catering and hospitality manager, DGM and grill 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 Maidstone, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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