Head Chefs for hire in Canterbury

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    170

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Leadership
    7%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    25%
    Master's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Azzurri Group
    • Lounges
    • Cote Restaurants
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    40%
    1-2 years
    40%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 170 profiles for Head Chefs in Canterbury

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Canterbury: £40,613 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,885 – £53,405 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsChef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Safety
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsManagementStock Coordination
  • Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    NEBOSHNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Senior Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    HospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningFood SafetySupervising Experience

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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, leadership and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: junior sous chef and 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 Canterbury, 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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