Head-Chefs for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership5%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%6-10 years10%Current company
Stock Brook Manor
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Acanteen - ChelmsfordTime at current job
1-2 years38%More than 5 years38%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £37,714 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,723 – £51,305 yearly
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Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesChef ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Management+3 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishFood PreparationHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementSenoir chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsCateringFood Service ExperienceChef/Cook
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingWriting SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Chef ExperienceBakingInventory ControlCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCookingChef de Partie
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMenu PlanningFood Preparation
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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, Driving Licence and 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: chef, senior sous chef and line 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 17 years of professional experience.
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