Head-Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
Less than a year30%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
(freelance)Blacklock CityBradmore House, Queen Caroline StTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £37,228 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,111 – £53,078 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Sutton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKitchen Assistant
Thornton Heath
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentJunior Chef De Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHead Chef
Coulsdon
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityNutrition+2 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceNVQFirst Aid CertificationLeadershipHospitalityHead chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHead Pizza Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer 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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: chef de partie, head pizza chef and junior 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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