Head-Chefs for hire in Cambridge

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    251

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training45%
    High school diploma or GED24%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Accor
    Addenbrookes Hospital
    Baxter story
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years75%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 251 profiles for Head-Chefs in Cambridge

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cambridge: £39,187 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,025 – £51,145 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

    Trumpington

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQHospitalityCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipManagementTeam ManagementMenu Planning
  • Head Chef

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyMeal Preparation
  • Business Director & Executive Head Chef

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    NutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood Safety
  • Senior Sous Chef / Cook

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceCooking
  • Head Chef

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceChef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
  • Head chef

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionHACCPFire Safety+1 more

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipRecruitingTraining & DevelopmentInventory Control

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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 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: head chef/manager relief, head chef/kitchen manager and senior sous chef / cook.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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