Head-Chefs for hire in Brighton
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Most popular skills
Cooking5%Kitchen Experience5%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Alfriston hotel/Sygnet collectionAncient mariner/The exchangeTime at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 532 profiles for Head-Chefs in Brighton
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brighton: £37,514 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,953 – £50,347 yearly
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Breakfast chef/senior chef de parti
Brighton and Hove
Licenses & certifications
CateringDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsChef
Brighton and Hove
Licenses & certifications
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishHead Chef
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Restaurant ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+5 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationCDP
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationManagementKnife SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Brighton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationChef
Hove
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsClosing ProceduresPremises Locking and Securing ProceduresCashing up (Food Service)Cash HandlingCooking
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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 53 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: chef, chef de partie and chef de partie.
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 Brighton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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