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Most popular skills

Cooking 10%
Communication Skills 6%
Kitchen Experience 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 57%
Vocational or technical training 29%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Shepherd Neame
5 bells inn
Amazon

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 35%

Browse Indeed's database of 65 profiles for Head Chefs in Ashford

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ashford: £35,319 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,748£43,391 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Sous Chef/Head Chef

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Picking & PackingKitchen ExperienceBakingCookingMarketingSales

Chef Assistant

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Landscape MaintenanceMaintenanceGardeningCustomer ServiceRetail SalesSales

Sous Chef

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingMicrosoft WordKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood Preparation

Sous Chef

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsHACCPAnalysis SkillsCookingMaintenanceMenu Planning

Head Cook

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

Kitchen ManagementCookingDriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationStocking

HEAD CHEF

Ashford

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiationOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCash Handling

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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 50 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: cooking, communication skills and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, sous chef and chef assistant.

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 7 years of professional experience.

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