Head Chefs for hire in Bristol
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Cooking
- 6%
- Kitchen Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 45%
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
David Lloyd Clubs
Porto lounge
Sizzling Pubs
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bristol: £38,265 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,716 – £49,273 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Freelance Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCost ControlKitchen manager/ Event head Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingCost ControlInventory ControlCulinary ExperienceHEAD CHEF
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDriving LicenceManagementSalesFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDriving LicenceThaiInventory ControlCustomer ServiceHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Foundation DegreeLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQPastry ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsITFacilities ManagementHuman ResourcesCookingHead chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHACCPLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementProblem ManagementManagementCateringKitchen Experience
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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: leadership, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: head chef/kitchen manager, sou chef and 08 2014 laundry/kitchen assistant.
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 Bristol, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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