Head-Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience7%Training & Development5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree27%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
Less than a year13%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
400 rabbitsAntic's Shinner and SudtoneArabica Bar and KitchenTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years26%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 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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London
Licenses & certifications
CSCS ManagerFood HygieneConflict ManagementAsbestos AwarenessFood SafetySafe Working at Height+9 moreSkills
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London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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Beckenham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationCateringFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyCustomer ServiceHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsPastry ExperienceButcheryFood PreparationHACCPFood SafetyJunior Chef De Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication 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: cooking, kitchen experience and training & development.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
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, head chef/manager and junior chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 5 years of professional experience.
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