Head Chefs for hire in Cheltenham
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Culinary Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
HC One
LEONARDO HOTELS
Hotel Du Vin
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 314 profiles for Head Chefs in Cheltenham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cheltenham: £39,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,264 – £50,862 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Supervisor / Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
Administrative Support ExperienceOffice ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateItalianTyping+3 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceEnglishActing Head Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateSVQSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningSous Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationCulinary Experience+2 moreSkills
Food PreparationInventory ControlCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionHead Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCateringNVQCookingSkills
BakingCulinary ExperienceCookingManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Cheltenham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingFinancial Acumen
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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 culinary experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate 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, junior 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 12 years of professional experience.
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