Head-Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Organisational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Carluccio's
Lifehouse Spa & hotelMersea barnsTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years30%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 222 profiles for Head-Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £36,281 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,239 – £45,018 yearly
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Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceBarbecuingCookingMeal PreparationChef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
ServingHospitalityCustomer ServiceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingRelief Head Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)First AidCrowd ControlFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use+2 moreSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen Team ManagementRailway Trackman
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneForkliftCOSHH ComplianceSite HousekeepingFood Hygiene Certificate+5 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceGrass CuttingKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateSales PersuasionSalesFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingBakingCOSHH ComplianceInventory ControlSous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood 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 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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: sous chef, relief head chef and leaflet distributor.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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