Chefs for hire in Portsmouth
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Aramark
Ibis Hotel
Panero Lounge
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £34,453 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,418 – £43,293 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Junior Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
PsychologyHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceAssistance Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Cross-Contamination PreventionFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ManagementFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingEnglishChef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementPersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceManagementPOSSenior Sous Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateBaking+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyPlatingHead Chef
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipDecision MakingTeam Motivation LeadershipCustomer ServiceBudgetingHead Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFire 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 communication 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior sous chef, head chef and junior 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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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