Chefs for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years8%3-5 years26%Current company
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Asha's Restaurant Manchester KRO HospitalityAtmosphereTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years26%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £35,503 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,979 – £45,049 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsServingFood and Beverage ServiceFood and Beverage Support ExperienceSous Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CRM SoftwareHubspot CRMCustomer Relationship ManagementHubspotB2B SalesB2BSkills
B2BCRM SoftwareClient Relationship ManagementSpanishCold CallingOutbound SalesCommis Chef/Chef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceCSCS Construction Site OperativeCSCS Green CardSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMaintenanceCustomer ServiceSupply ChainAGENCY CHEF
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityBrandingCustomer Relationship BuildingChef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingSwimmingDriving LicenceSkills
Public SpeakingCookingServingSalesCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointPastry Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryOCRLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Time ManagementManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentBaking
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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: communication skills, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: pastry chef, bar staff/waiter/chef and wok 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 Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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