Head Chefs for hire in Bedford
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188
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Culinary Experience
- 5%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 89%
- 6-10 years
- 11%
Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Greene King
Sodexo Unilever
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 188 profiles for Head Chefs in Bedford
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £37,665 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,564 – £49,665 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
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Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementPOSLeadershipRemovals Manager
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
Organisational SkillsFire SafetyCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen Lead Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
PortugueseFirst AidLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
First Aid AdministrationCulinary ExperienceCookingFirst AidFirst Aid ResponsePortugueseChef de Partie
Bromham
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood ProductionSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSocial Media MarketingMarketingHead Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ButcheryCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyMenu PlanningHACCPKitchen Manager
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceNVQSkills
LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceCustomer ServiceInventory Control
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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 49 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 Certificate, NVQ and Level 2 in 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, chef manager 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 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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