Chefs for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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    2,421

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    58%
    Vocational or technical training
    22%
    Master's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Holiday inn hotel
    • Holiday inn
    • Wagamama
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    More than 5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,421 profiles for Chefs in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £34,917 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,236 – £44,764 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de partie-Prep chef

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingFood PreparationKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    HorticultureBTECNVQHospitalityFood Preparation

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Killingworth

    Licenses & certifications

    NutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingManagementKnife SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Chef de Partie

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMarketingBOSIETLaw+4 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingHome CareHospital ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceNVQHospitalityCooking

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsBaking
  • Chef de Partie

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationDish CostingMenu Planning

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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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in 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, fryer chef and head pizza 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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