Head Chefs for hire in Ashford
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 7%
- Cooking
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 35%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Lexington independents
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Wagamama
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ashford: £36,362 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,379 – £45,004 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Junior Sous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingCateringSous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsLeadershipCommis chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationKnife SkillsHead chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
NVQHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationSous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningCost ManagementHead Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipInventory ControlFIFOProduct Rotation
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 47 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: sous chef, junior sous chef and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a head chef in Ashford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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