Chefs for hire in Nottingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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Taste italianAge With Joy Care HomeTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,056 profiles for Chefs in Nottingham
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nottingham: £35,794 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,353 – £45,189 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary ExperienceChef
Beeston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagementChef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCookingHead Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer LiteracyChef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneInfection Prevention and Control StandardsDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceBakingInventory ControlSenior Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food ProductionFood HandlingKitchen Staff Training and MentoringCulinary ExperienceFood ManagementCooking
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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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, breakfast chef and agency 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 Nottingham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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