Chefs for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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2,416
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 56%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Master's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Holiday inn hotel
Wagamama
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £34,785 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,088 – £44,669 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de partie-Prep chef
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceEnglishHead Chef
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
HorticultureBTECNVQHospitalityFood PreparationSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationSous Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceNVQHospitalityCookingSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsBakingHead Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingCustomer ServicePlatingData EntrySous Chef
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
ArabicFood Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationRoastingFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 70 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, NVQ 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: sous chef, head chef and fryer 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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