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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Knife Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 41%
Vocational or technical training 35%
Bachelor's degree 15%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

(Flour and grape)
BaxterStorey
Berry Recruitment Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 545 profiles for Head Chefs in Croydon

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Croydon: £37,138 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,491£54,105 yearly

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Head Chef

Bromley

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingCommunication SkillsEnglishCommercial CleaningKnife SkillsDriving

Freelancing chef/private chef

Croydon

Licenses & certifications

CookingFood Hygiene CertificateOrganisational Skills

Skills

CookingBakingKnife SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Excel

Head Chef

London

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBaking

Head Pastry Chef

London

Licenses & certifications

CookingCulinary Experience

Skills

Computer LiteracyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Photoshop

Senior Pasta Chef

Mitcham

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Restaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingStaff Training

Senior Chef de Partie

London

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood PreparationCateringFood ServiceFood SafetyCustomer Service

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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 50 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 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: senior pasta chef, head pastry chef and CPD.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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