Head Chefs for hire in Basingstoke

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking12%
    Kitchen Experience11%
    Knife Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Vocational or technical training27%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    Apollo Hotel
    Barchester Healthcare
    Aldermaston recreational society-Tadley
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 155 profiles for Head Chefs in Basingstoke

Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

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

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileCookingCertified Project ManagerTrelloWaterfallSix Sigma

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Lead Driver

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    CookingFEADriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationHospitalityHospitality ManagementFood SafetySales
  • Sous chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateAATPersonal Licence

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceEnglish
  • Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ServingCookingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • Agency Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Basingstoke

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceHospitalityTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Production

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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 knife skills.

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 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, agency chef and 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 11 years of professional experience.

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