Head-Chefs for hire in Coventry
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
ABM Catering
BALKAN TASTETime at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Coventry: £34,756 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,105 – £46,275 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Walsgrave on Sowe
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceCateringFood SafetyHead Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceStock OrderingBudgetingHead Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCommunication SkillsFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationCooking+3 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsCookingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingStaff TrainingFreelance chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlFood SafetyHealth and Safety AuditsSous Chef
Kenilworth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
NVQLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMeal PreparationRestaurant Manager
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory B Auto LicenceSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceManagementRestaurant ManagementFood Service ManagementTeam Leadership
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Hygiene.
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, restaurant manager and executive sous chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Coventry, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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