Head-Chefs for hire in Canterbury
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training39%Master's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years34%Current company
Abode Hotel CanterburyThe Corner House
ABV BarsTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years28%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 125 profiles for Head-Chefs in Canterbury
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canterbury: £33,890 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,754 – £39,945 yearly
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Head 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 ManagementAssistant General Manager
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
PayrollMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentForecastingCompany owner
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
HACCPMenu PlanningPurchasingHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyBTECHospitalityMathsEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareJunior Sous Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood HandlingInventory ControlCulinary ExperienceFood Hygiene
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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, leadership and organisational skills.
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: junior sous chef, company owner 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 17 years of professional experience.
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