Head-Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED31%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
(Flour and grape)400 rabbitsArabica Bar and KitchenTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years14%2-5 years57%
Browse Indeed's database of 922 profiles for Head-Chefs in Croydon
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £37,271 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,764 – £53,916 yearly
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Food and Beverage Outlet Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
CSCS ManagerFood HygieneConflict ManagementAsbestos AwarenessFood SafetySafe Working at HeightSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossSuccession PlanningCoachingTraining & DevelopmentChange ManagementSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationCateringFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyCustomer ServiceChef/hospitality manager
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationDrivingCustomer ServiceHead Chef
Norwood
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsManagementCookingTeam ManagementChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsVisual MerchandisingFood HygieneHead Chef
Mitcham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
EnglishEvent PlanningComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsBudget PlanningBudgeting
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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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: junior sous chef, head chef/manager and chef de partie.
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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Head Chef?
Most head-chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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