Head Chefs for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience8%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
AJ&EJ LtdAl Rayed Butchery ShopAldi
Time at current job
Less than 1 year30%1-2 years22%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 87 profiles for Head Chefs in Bedford
Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £39,975 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,497 – £50,737 yearly
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Head Office Trainer & Showrooms Manager
Elstow
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteSous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateClub Head Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingLeadershipNegotiationProcurementMicrosoft OfficeKitchen Chef Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
ServingNVQCookingSkills
CookingServingKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMental support practitioner
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsTeachingPhone EtiquetteSalesLeadershipKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
SalesAccount ManagementCommunication SkillsSalesforceBusiness DevelopmentPresentation Skills
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Level 3 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: line chef, mental support practitioner 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 Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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