Chefs for hire in Oxford

Find chefs who specialize in creating delicious dishes, manage kitchen operations, and ensure food quality while possessing skills in knife techniques, flavor profiling, and menu planning. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Oxford to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Communication Skills6%
    Kitchen Experience5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training48%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    High school diploma or GED19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Greene King - Chef & Brewer
    Mitchells & Butlers
    Balliol College
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 796 profiles for Chefs in Oxford

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oxford: £35,982 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,213 – £47,576 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    BakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSKnife Skills
  • Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood Preparation
  • Chef de Partie

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    English

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient CareVital Signs
  • Freelance Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLeadershipFood HygieneFood SafetyMenu PlanningRestaurant Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipSupplier OrderingBudget ManagementKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementInventory Control
  • Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood Safety

    Skills

    ManagementPhotographyAdobe LightroomAdobe Creative SuiteLeadershipTeam Leadership

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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, communication skills and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, junior sous chef and CHEF DE PARTIE.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Oxford, 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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