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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 10%
Food Safety 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 55%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Bachelor's degree 18%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

Rockwater
ABM
Alin Badiu Chef Services

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 38%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 333 profiles for Head Chefs in Bournemouth

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bournemouth: £37,683 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,460£48,201 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Head Chef /Kitchen manager

Bournemouth

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

Restaurant ExperienceStaff Training

Head Chef

Westbourne

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingBakingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood Safety

Head/Sous Chef

Bournemouth

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglishKnife Skills

Head Chef

Bournemouth

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceMeal Preparation

Junior Sous Chef

Bournemouth

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsCateringRestaurant Experience

Demi Chef de Partie

Bournemouth

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingCustomer ServiceFood HandlingCateringFood SafetyAdministrative Experience

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 food safety.

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 Level 2 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: junior sous chef, head/sous chef and head chef /kitchen 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 Bournemouth, 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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