Head-Chefs for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training45%High school diploma or GED36%Master's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
Stock Brook Manor
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BarracudaTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years25%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 132 profiles for Head-Chefs in Chelmsford
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £37,448 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,544 – £50,912 yearly
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Senior Sous Chef
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionEnglishChef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesChef ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Management+3 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishFood PreparationChef/Cook
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingWriting SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Chef ExperienceBakingInventory ControlCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCookingHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood SafetySkills
ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: care assistant - chelmsford, senior sous chef and 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 18 years of professional experience.
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