Head-Chefs for hire in Bristol
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years20%Current company
The Chef Tree - Chef AgencyAstonAvon Gorge Hotel, Hotel Du VinTime at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 840 profiles for Head-Chefs in Bristol
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bristol: £38,165 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,622 – £49,172 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Freelance Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCost ControlHead 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/Chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
NVQBritish Sign LanguageFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualFrenchCost ManagementFreelance/Agency chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food SafetyChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsHead chef
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHACCPLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementProblem ManagementManagementCateringKitchen ExperienceEshop Manager
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningFood Preparation
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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: 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, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: sou chef, 08 2014 laundry/kitchen assistant and freelance/agency 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 Bristol, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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