Chefs for hire in Southend-On-Sea
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years26%Current company
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection
Roslin Beach Hotel
Scott’s of SouthendTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years32%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £34,315 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,991 – £42,068 yearly
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Line Chef
Southend-on-Sea
Licenses & certifications
CateringServingNEBOSHHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
Manual HandlingAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCookingUnloadingLoad & UnloadCatering Manager, chefs Manager
Westcliff-on-Sea
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCatering ManagementSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingJunior Chef
Rochford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationKnife SkillsCleaningCatering Staff / Chef
Rochford
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Food SafetyCateringHACCPCOSHH CompliancePlatingChef and Kitchen Assistant
Westcliff-on-Sea
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
DrivingCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Southend-on-Sea
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationPower ToolsSkills
Communication SkillsFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid Response
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: junior chef, line chef and chef and kitchen assistant.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Southend-On-Sea, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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