Head-Chefs for hire in East London
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candidates
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Cooking6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED19%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Amelia restaurantArc AgencyAzura London (2024Time at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,979 profiles for Head-Chefs in East London
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £49,112 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,248 – £66,540 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFire SafetySkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHospitalityManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCost ControlChef
London
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
BakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSenior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceDriving LicenceFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingExecutive Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipHospitalityBanquet ExperienceMenu PlanningNegotiationCost Management
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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 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: senior sous chef, banqueting HEAD CHEF and sous 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 East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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