Head-Chefs for hire in Cambridge
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
Heartwood collectionThe Carpenters Arms
Accor
Time at current job
Less than a year42%1-2 years31%2-5 years19%
Browse Indeed's database of 243 profiles for Head-Chefs in Cambridge
Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £39,498 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,318 – £51,457 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceAssistant Manager
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlCost ManagementOperations ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesTeam ManagementDriving+6 moreSkills
Problem ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointHead Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Professional Driving ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceDelivery Driver ExperienceCategory B Auto Licence+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceSalesRetail SalesVehicle Technician
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingSIAMIG WeldersFood SafetyWeldingSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementServingSalesTraining & DevelopmentMicrosoft PowerpointHead Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyMeal 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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
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 de partie and assistant manager.
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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