Head Chefs for hire in Ashford
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience10%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
5 bells innAgencyAshford International Hotel
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years18%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 135 profiles for Head Chefs in Ashford
Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ashford: £35,447 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,809 – £43,616 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Ashford
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First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
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Ashford
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First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsNegotiationOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingHead Chef
Ashford
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NVQDriving LicenceRestaurant ExperienceSkills
DrivingOrganisational SkillsChef de Partie
Ashford
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First AidHospitalitySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBakingLeadershipCulinary Experience
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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 52 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, kitchen experience and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, chef de partie and sous chef/head 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 5 years of professional experience.
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