Head-Chefs for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Culinary Experience5%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training43%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%Less than a year10%Current company
Greene King
Olive Catering Services
Archers Rest Cafe BistroTime at current job
2-5 years38%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 159 profiles for Head-Chefs in Bedford
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £37,871 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,209 – £49,101 yearly
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Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentCookingManagementPOSChef de Partie
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQPastry ExperienceSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCookingKitchen ExperiencePresentation SkillsAgency Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Training & DevelopmentBakingCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCleaningCustomer ServiceKitchen Manager
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceNVQHospitalityFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningCustomer ServiceInventory ControlChef manager
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer Service+6 moreSkills
LeadershipSafeguarding CertificationProcess ImprovementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementManagement
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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 54 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, culinary experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: kitchen manager, sous chef and chef manager.
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 Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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