Chefs for hire in Nottingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
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Marstons Plc
Stadium LeisureTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year38%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,056 profiles for Chefs in Nottingham
Last updated: 13 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nottingham: £35,596 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,166 – £44,985 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary ExperienceChef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationVolunteer 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
Arnold
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Service ExperienceSkills
Training & DevelopmentCustomer ServiceDrivingSecurityKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef/ fish fryer
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationVisual MerchandisingFood SafetyCookingFood and Beverage Experience in RestaurantsRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Manager
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFrenchFood SafetyHungarian+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsHACCPInventory ControlCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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 knife skills.
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: head chef, volunteer head chef and chef/ fish fryer.
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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