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Most popular skills

Cooking 11%
Kitchen Experience 8%
Customer Service 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 5%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Champneys
Miller & Carter
Al Rayed Butchery Shop

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 33%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 87 profiles for Head Chefs in Bedford

Last updated: 1 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £40,091 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,557£50,932 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Head Chef

Bedford

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningEvents Management

Junior Sous Chef

Bedford

Skills

SalesFrenchCookingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Service

Sous Chef

Bedford

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningFood Preparation

Commis Chef

Bedford

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementEnglish

Sous Chef

Bedford

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Chef de Partie

Bedford

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceKitchen 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 48 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, Driving Licence and NVQ.

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, junior sous chef and commis 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 8 years of professional experience.

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