Chefs for hire in Watford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years24%Current company
ARAMARK – WARNER BROS STUDIOSBarracuda RestaurantBarrafina boroughTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years27%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Watford: £29,943 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £41,871 yearly
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Self EmployedField representative
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementHospitalityChef de Partie
Pinner
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementJapanese CuisineFood PreparationMenu PlanningHACCPHGV Class 2 Driver
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Identity and Access Management (IAM) SolutionsCategory C LicenceIdentity & Access ManagementVulnerability ResearchLGV LicenceDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Traffic MarshallingSpanishCustomer ServiceDrivingClient ServicesChef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceChild SafeguardingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationKnife SkillsManagementChef de Partie
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneData AnalyticsAnalyticsFood Hygiene CertificateData Analysis SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSKnife SkillsCommis Chef
Harrow
Licenses & certifications
CSCSChef ExperienceFood SafetyCSCS LabourerSkills
Customer ServiceKitchen ExperienceFood HygieneHACCPManagementStaff Training
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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, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, breakfast chef 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 9 years of professional experience.
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