Chefs for hire in Swansea
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Communication Skills7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
The king Arthur hotel
ASK Italian
Au Vodka Ltd
Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 659 profiles for Chefs in Swansea
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swansea: £33,611 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,837 – £42,094 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementTeam LeadershipCommis Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsCare CertificateHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingHospitalityFood SafetyChef ExperienceHead Chef/ owner
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceNVQSafer Food, Better Business GuidanceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsFood ProductionKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Manager / Head of Kitchen
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
CoachingCustomer ServiceRecruitingFood SafetyInterviewingStore Management+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionMenu PlanningNutritionKitchen Management
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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, communication skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: head chef, commis chef and kitchen manager / head of kitchen.
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 Swansea, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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