Head-Chefs for hire in Cheltenham

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    254

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Leadership6%
    Knife Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED38%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree24%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    The Tavern
    Ac Event catering
    Amicis Care Limited
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years28%

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Last updated: 20 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cheltenham: £39,133 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,293£50,554 yearly

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  • Sous Chef

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneBachelor's DegreeCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & Development
  • Demi Chef de Partie

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCarpentryWoodworkingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    COSHH ComplianceFood PreparationCookingKnife Skills
  • Head Relief chef

    Gloucester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
  • Head Chef

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBaking
  • Head Chef

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceNetworkingManagementCustomer Service
  • Chef

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCookingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational 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 51 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: head relief chef, sous chef and chef.

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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