Chefs for hire in Nottingham
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2,102
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Knife Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 24%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Greene King
Hilton Nottingham
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,102 profiles for Chefs in Nottingham
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nottingham: £35,255 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,859 – £44,614 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary ExperienceCommis Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceBakingCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsFood PreparationCommis Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsCleaningFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceVolunteer Head Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceCookingHotel ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateExam AdministrationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyChef de Partie
Arnold
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: commis chef, chef de partie and head 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 11 years of professional experience.
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