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Most popular skills

Cooking 9%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Organisational Skills 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 55%
Vocational or technical training 25%
Master's degree 11%

Years of experience

3-5 years 20%
6-10 years 42%
More than 10 years 38%

Current company

Howfield Manor Hotel
Shepherd neame
ABV Bars

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 66 profiles for Head Chefs in Canterbury

Last updated: 8 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Canterbury: £34,066 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,967£40,064 yearly

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Client Services Administrator

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

Data EntryCRM SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Head Chef

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

NVQNEBOSHCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Warehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationRestaurant ExperienceLeadership

Assistant General Manager

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

Skills

PayrollMicrosoft WordStaff TrainingRetail SalesSalesHospitality

Self Employed

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Cash HandlingFood PreparationTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen Experience

Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationBartendingPersonal Licence

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood Safety

Prep Chef

Canterbury

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Time Management

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

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

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, prep chef and assistant general manager.

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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