Head-Chefs for hire in Crawley
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Leadership6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training41%High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years16%Current company
04 2022 – now: Highley Manor wedding venueAd flooring ltdAirport Inn GatwickTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years26%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 221 profiles for Head-Chefs in Crawley
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Crawley: £34,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,140 – £41,605 yearly
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Catering Manager
Crawley Down
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood Waste ReductionStockingHEAD CHEF
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementHead Chef
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTraining & DevelopmentOperations ManagementPayrollMicrosoft WordDriver Mate
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
ServingTable ServiceFood and Beverage Experience in RestaurantsRestaurant ExperienceChildcareCookingHead chef
Horley
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementBar ServiceBartendingService Operations Manager
Crawley
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareMarketingManagementMarketingFacilitationSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipNetworkingWriting 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 51 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Safety 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, nursery chef ( maternity cover) and catering 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 11 years of professional experience.
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