Head Chefs for hire in Cambridge
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 11%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 41%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Greene King
ISS Facility Services
Sodexo
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 326 profiles for Head Chefs in Cambridge
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £39,142 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,915 – £51,215 yearly
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Head Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyMeal PreparationBusiness Director & Executive Head Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
NutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyHead chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionHACCPFire Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipRecruitingTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Trumpington
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipManagementTeam ManagementNutritionChef De parti
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningChef de partie
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Quick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceLeanCulinary ExperienceCooking
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 3 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: commis chef, commis chef and chef de parti.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Cambridge, 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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