Head Chefs for hire in Crawley
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience10%Customer Service7%Education level
Vocational or technical training42%High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
wagamama
04 2022 – now: Highley Manor wedding venueAd flooring ltdTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Crawley: £34,832 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,336 – £41,356 yearly
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Head Chef
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
CookingDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
PayrollMicrosoft WordManagementDrivingCookingKitchen ExperiencePizza Chef
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
SIADriving LicenceBusinessBusiness ManagementSkills
Kitchen ExperienceSIADrivingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationSous Chef
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
NEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsHead chef
Horley
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CookingKnife SkillsBartendingBar ManagementHotel ExperienceFirst AidHEAD CHEF
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSous Chef
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsServingFood SafetyCost ControlCommunication SkillsEnglish
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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 52 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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 line 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 Crawley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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