Chefs for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training46%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
BundobustAlbert's WorsleyArc Hospitality Recruitment
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,974 profiles for Chefs in Manchester
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £35,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,969 – £45,215 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceManagementChef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingCommis Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceQuality ControlFood PreparationChef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresSecurityMentor and Peer Support ExperienceNVQHospitality+4 moreSkills
Customer ServiceConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingKitchen ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceChef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood SafetySkills
First AidCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceFood Production
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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, head chef and breakfast 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 Manchester, 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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