Chefs for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
Gainford group
Arc RecruitmentAs You Like ItTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years24%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,316 profiles for Chefs in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £34,473 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,033 – £43,960 yearly
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Chef
Wallsend
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Staff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentBakingManagementCost ControlCulinary ExperienceChef de Partie
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyGCSE+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSous Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationCookingSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsHead Chef
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
HorticultureBTECNVQHospitalityFood PreparationSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationCommis Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceEnglish
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, head/sous 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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