Chefs for hire in Walsall

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    1,098

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Cooking
    8%
    Leadership
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    37%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Holiday inn
    • Greene King
    • Mitchells & Butlers
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,098 profiles for Chefs in Walsall

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Walsall: £34,857 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,880 – £43,579 yearly
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  • Head Chef

    Wolverhampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFrenchCost ManagementManagement
  • Chef

    Walsall

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceManagement
  • 2nd Head Chef

    Tipton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNVQFundamental British Values GuidancePrevent Duty GuidancePersonal LicenceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMentoringCOSHH ComplianceCooking
  • Nursery chef

    Willenhall

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingBakingPOSManagementKnife Skills
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Walsall

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Chef

    Wolverhampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementHospitality

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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: communication skills, cooking and leadership.

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 3 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, junior sous chef and commis chef / line cook.

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 Walsall, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.

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