Head-Chefs for hire in Crawley
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Cooking7%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training60%High school diploma or GED23%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Black swan hall and woodhouse04 2022 – now: Highley Manor wedding venue05 2011 - 06 2014 Dwor Kombornia Manor Hotel & SPATime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years38%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 209 profiles for Head-Chefs in Crawley
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Crawley: £33,975 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,623 – £38,967 yearly
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Head Chef/Manager
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ManagementNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipChef ExperienceChef de Partie
Horley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationManagementTeam LeadershipHEAD CHEF
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementSenior Sous Chef
Pound Hill South and Worth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePlatingNVQFood Hygiene CertificateSTCW ConventionsSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingDriving LicenceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelChef de Partie
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementHead Chef
Horley
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTask PrioritisationTeam Motivation LeadershipWriting Skills
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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef de partie, senior sous chef and head chef/manager.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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