Chefs for hire in Watford
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Cooking6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training26%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Agency chefAudley Chalfont Dene luxury retirement homeTime at current job
Less than a year38%More than 5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 798 profiles for Chefs in Watford
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Watford: £30,069 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,156 yearly
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Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceChild SafeguardingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationKnife SkillsManagementChef de Partie
Pinner
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementJapanese CuisineFood PreparationMenu PlanningHACCPChef de Partie
Kings Langley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCookingLeadershipOrganisational SkillsHead Chef
Middlesex
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneData AnalyticsAnalyticsFood Hygiene CertificateData Analysis SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSKnife SkillsChef
Abbots Langley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer Skills
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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
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: chef de partie, sushi chef and restaurant manager.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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