Head Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking14%Kitchen Experience11%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Delta by MarriottGreyfriars Hotel
Love thy burgerTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 234 profiles for Head Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £35,804 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,512 – £44,960 yearly
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Chef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
ServingHospitalityCustomer ServiceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingMaintenance manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationPesticide SprayersFirst AidNVQVehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceCookingSkills
Team Motivation LeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareDrivingChef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionVerbal De-EscalationConflict ManagementTeam Motivation LeadershipRailway Trackman
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDrivingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceKnife SkillsChef de partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication 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 54 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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Cooking 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: chef de partie, senior sous chef/head chef and maintenance manager.
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 Colchester, 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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