Head Chefs for hire in Aylesbury

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    188

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Leadership
    6%
    Kitchen Experience
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    45%
    High school diploma or GED
    42%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Greene King
    • Sodexo Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 188 profiles for Head Chefs in Aylesbury

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aylesbury: £33,299 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,360 – £40,529 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Junior Sous Chef

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsFood SafetyKitchen ManagementFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam Motivation LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
  • Head Chef

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateCCTV Monitoring

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceStockingManagementCooking
  • Head Baker

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceNVQManagementLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCake DecoratingCateringMenu PlanningManagement
  • Head Chef

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementDelegationFood SafetyComputer Literacy
  • Chef

    Aylesbury

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipFood HandlingKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementInventory ControlFood Service Team Management

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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 53 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, leadership and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: junior sous chef, sous chef and chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Aylesbury, 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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