Head Chefs for hire in Brighton

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brighton to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    287

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Knife Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    All Bar One
    Amari
    Ask italian
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year30%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years30%

Browse Indeed's database of 287 profiles for Head Chefs in Brighton

Last updated: 19 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brighton: £38,554 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,086£51,104 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef De Partie

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    CookingFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    TurkishEnglishMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Head Chef

    Brighton and Hove

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Junior Sous Chef/Cocktail Bartender

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateBartending

    Skills

    ServingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • Chef De Partie

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe PremiereCookingBakingKitchen Experience
  • Area head chef

    Brighton

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeFood PreparationKitchen ExperiencePizza ExperienceFood Service
  • Sous Chef

    Brighton and Hove

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationCookingKnife 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Cooking.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, head bartender and junior sous chef/cocktail bartender.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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