Head Chefs for hire in Colchester
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- Master's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Sodexo
Greene King
Mitchell and butler
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 304 profiles for Head Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £36,093 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,315 – £41,602 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementBakingHead chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBilingualEnglishPolishKitchen ExperienceHead Chef/ catering Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceNVQHospitalityHACCPSkills
CookingFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
GCSEEnglishMathsCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCookingChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyCateringMathsLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood SafetyServingCookingMeal PreparationHead Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)First Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseSTCW ConventionsSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen Management
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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 47 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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
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 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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