Head-Chefs for hire in Coventry
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
Vocational or technical training42%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Access Catering ServicesAubrey Allen
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 299 profiles for Head-Chefs in Coventry
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Coventry: £35,394 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,481 – £47,308 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionJunior Sous Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
NVQHospitalityCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementPOSBakingHead Chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCommunication SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCookingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCookingDriving LicenceNutritionStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentHead chef
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningMeal PreparationFood PreparationSous Chef
Kenilworth
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyNVQCookingSOUS CHEF
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff Training
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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 53 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: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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: sous chef, junior sous chef and 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 17 years of professional experience.
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