Chefs for hire in Middlesbrough
Find chefs who specialize in creating delicious dishes, manage kitchen operations, and ensure food quality while possessing skills in knife techniques, flavor profiling, and menu planning. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Middlesbrough to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
655
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience9%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
ActonbanksAgencyAL FORNO RESTAURANTTime at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 655 profiles for Chefs in Middlesbrough
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Middlesbrough: £33,626 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,006 – £41,870 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef and Pass Chef
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCulinary ExperienceTeam LeadershipJapanese CuisineCookingChef de Partie
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFoundation DegreeCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CateringCookingBakingKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsSous chef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood SafetyRota CoordinationChef
Teesside
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipAutodesk InventorHand Pallet TruckPallet Truck OperationPallet TruckCooking
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
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: manager, sous chef and pass 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 Middlesbrough, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply