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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 10%
Food Preparation 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 54%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Master's degree 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Muse brasserie
The Botanist
AB Talent

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 24%
1-2 years 34%
2-5 years 24%

Browse Indeed's database of 135 profiles for Head Chefs in Cheltenham

Last updated: 5 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cheltenham: £38,552 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,572£50,259 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Chef

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

CookingDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyOrganisational Skills

Sous Chef

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood SafetyKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationMeal Preparation

GP costing

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

FrenchKnife SkillsButchery

Chef de Partie

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

Cake DecoratingFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

GCSECustomer ServiceFood ServiceManual HandlingKitchen ExperienceCooking

Kitchen Team Leader

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Knife SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Service

Chef

Cheltenham

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food PreparationFood SafetyLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesFood Production

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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 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 food preparation.

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 Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, sous chef and chef de partie.

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 Cheltenham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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