Head Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Millennium hotels
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 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 ExperienceSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingOperations ManagementMenu PlanningHead chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
CommunicationsFood PreparationSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingPOSBakingNursery Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH CompliancePaediatric First Aid CertificationSEND Code of PracticeFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceRisk Assessment+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood ProductionMenu PlanningTraining & DevelopmentBilingualChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementFood Hygiene
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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 53 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 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, senior chef de partie and nursery chef.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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