Chefs for hire in Salford

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    4,721

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Cooking
    5%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    45%
    High school diploma or GED
    42%
    Bachelor's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Holiday Inn
    • Big Table Group
    • San carlo restaurant
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    78%
    Less than a year
    11%
    More than 5 years
    11%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salford: £32,953 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £59,210 yearly
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  • Chef de Partie

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCooking
  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient Services
  • Line Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer Service
  • Chef De Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsKitchen ManagementFood Safety
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationStockingMaintenance
  • Sous Chef

    Radcliffe

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam ManagementMenu PlanningPurchasingCost Control

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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: leadership, cooking 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 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: chef de partie, 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 Salford, 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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