Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
Commis chef L2 then chef de partie / hospitality supervisor L3 then head chef/kitchen manager; a Level 2 food safety certificate is required in practice.
Courses for this career
Level 3