Head Chefs for hire in Basingstoke
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Right At Home
Compass Group
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years30%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 166 profiles for Head Chefs in Basingstoke
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basingstoke: £43,801 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,199 – £56,099 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
senior Chef de Partie and Breakfast
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationHead Chef
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateISO 22000Skills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementSous chef
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPSkills
First AidCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneAnimal WelfareCOVID-19 ProtocolsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCleaningCustomer ServiceHospitalityKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryTime ManagementMicrosoft WordHead Chef Manager
Basingstoke
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementSupervising ExperienceTeam 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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: assistant chef, head of department / catering manager and sous 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 Basingstoke, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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