Chefs for hire in Watford
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years22%Current company
Aramark LTD
Audley Chalfont Dene luxury retirement homeAudley Public House & Mount Street RestaurantTime at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years20%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Watford: £30,169 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £41,915 yearly
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Watford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityLeadershipChef
Croxley Green
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingHospitalityFood SafetyLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceOrganisational SkillsSous Chef
Watford
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
WindowsActive DirectoryTCPTCP/IPDNSDHCPPastry Chef
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyChef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Professional Cookery.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, sushi chef and sous chef.
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 Watford, 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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