Head-Chefs for hire in Canterbury
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%6-10 years25%3-5 years17%Current company
Chuck and Blade BurgersLounges
The Corner House
Time at current job
1-2 years32%Less than a year24%More than 5 years24%
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Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canterbury: £37,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,753 – £48,569 yearly
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Head Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementClient Services Administrator
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+7 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceData EntryCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship ManagementHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyBTECHospitalityMathsEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareSous Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
HospitalityComputer LiteracyNutritionComputer SkillsITSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentChef ExperienceManagementHead chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsChef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Safety
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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: leadership, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef, hospitality / kitchen role and junior sous 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 10 years of professional experience.
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