Chefs for hire in Watford
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Communication Skills8%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years22%Current company
Flourish Craft BakeryGreene King
AnnabelsTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years30%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 797 profiles for Chefs in Watford
Last updated: 14 Aug 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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Early Years Quality Area Manager
Watford
Licenses & certifications
NVQComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer SkillsTypingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOperations ManagementCustomer ServiceSelf EmployedField representative
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementHospitalityCatering Assistant
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CateringCustomer ServiceFood Service ExperienceHospitalityFood PreparationServingSales/Service Advisor
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesComputer LiteracyChef de Partie
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneData AnalyticsAnalyticsFood Hygiene CertificateData Analysis SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSKnife SkillsChef
Croxley Green
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingHospitalityFood SafetyRestaurant Experience
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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, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sales/service advisor, early years quality area manager and commis 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 15 years of professional experience.
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