Chefs for hire in Southampton
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1,622
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
- Food Preparation
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Hilton Double Tree
Greene King
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,622 profiles for Chefs in Southampton
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £36,521 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,512 – £46,779 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Breakfast Chef / Deli Chef/Barista
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood PreparationServingBreakfast ServiceFood SafetySupplier OrderingFront of House / Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateManagement+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationPlatingTeam LeadershipChef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceProperty Manager
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateJoineryLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCookingCustomer ServiceManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeChef de Partie/Sous Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationPersonal LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingChef de Partie
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingBakingKnife SkillsManagementFood HandlingOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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: chef de partie, breakfast chef / deli chef/barista and chef de partie/sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Southampton, 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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