Head Chefs for hire in Cambridge
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience10%Customer Service6%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED30%Vocational or technical training24%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
The Carpenters Arms
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Al Pomodoro CambridgeTime at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years27%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 135 profiles for Head Chefs in Cambridge
Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £39,364 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,284 – £51,167 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Relief Head Chef (Agency)
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipCost ControlMentoringPolishSend teaching assistant
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationPizza ExperienceFood ServiceChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
ServingSalesMicrosoft PowerpointOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCookingChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceSalesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelFood SafetyU8 - U14 Lead APDC / PDC Coach
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
BartendingPersonal LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceSalesMerchandisingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ServingTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ServiceCustomer Service
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Level 2 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: chef, chef manager and casual chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Bachelor's degree 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 14 years of professional experience.
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