Chefs for hire in Stoke-On-Trent

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Kitchen Experience6%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED62%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Master's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    wagamama
    Lounges
    85 Secret Garden
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Stoke-On-Trent: £34,031 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,110£42,718 yearly

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  • Chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneComplaint HandlingTeam ManagementConflict ManagementLearning and Development ExperienceFood Safety+8 more

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood HygieneFood SafetyStaff TrainingManagement
  • Front of House and Chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    Data AnalyticsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelFirst Aid Administration+5 more

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsOrganic FarmingTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • second chef / sous chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceHospitalityCookingHACCP
  • Commis Chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationPlatingKnife SkillsFood Safety
  • Chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringFood Hygiene CertificateInstitutional Catering ExperienceFood Service Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsGuest ServicesEnglishKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Production
  • Finance and Performance Analyst

    Newcastle

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFrench

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingFront DeskEnglish

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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: communication skills, kitchen experience and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Food Hygiene.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: finance and performance analyst, commis chef and chef de partie.

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 Stoke-On-Trent, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 6 years of professional experience.

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