Head Chefs for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership5%Education level
Vocational or technical training46%High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Priory Hospital
Care UK Residential Care Services
Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 159 profiles for Head Chefs in Chelmsford
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £37,734 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,526 – £51,728 yearly
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Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceCookingDriving LicenceManagement+2 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishFood PreparationHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementPOSSenoir chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsCateringFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementEnglishChef de Partie
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMenu PlanningFood PreparationHead Pastry Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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, Driving Licence 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: chef, senior sous chef and head pastry chef.
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 Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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