Head-Chefs for hire in Basingstoke

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Knife Skills5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training43%
    High school diploma or GED43%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years2%
  • Current company

    Barchester Healthcare
    Aldermaston recreational society-Tadley
    Allens bespoke catering
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years34%

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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basingstoke: £40,755 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,093£47,331 yearly

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  • Head Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareCOSHH ComplianceNumeracyCateringEDINVQ

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBudget PlanningBudgetingFood SafetyMenu PlanningKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileCookingCertified Project ManagerTrelloWaterfallSix Sigma

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Junior sou

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityMathsFood SafetyEnglish

    Skills

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood PreparationVegetable PreparationFruit and Vegetable HandlingBasic Sauce Preparation AssistancePastry Experience
  • Kitchen Manager

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityBTECFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIACCTV Monitoring

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFront DeskSalesRetail SalesSecurityCash Handling
  • Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ServingCookingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • CDP

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningServing

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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 51 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, kitchen manager and junior sou.

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 Basingstoke, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Head Chef?

Most head-chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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