Head Chefs for hire in East London

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in East London to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    4,018

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    8%
    Cooking
    6%
    Organisational Skills
    5%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    57%
    High school diploma or GED
    25%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • Compass group
    • Delaware North
    • Radisson

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,018 profiles for Head Chefs in East London

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in East London: £50,917 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £38,320 – £67,655 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Manager

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    NutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food IndustryLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood Service Experience

  • Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFood Preparation

    Skills

    BakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience

  • Head Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManagementInterviewingTraining & Development

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPurchasingInventory ControlStock CoordinationDish Costing

  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPizza ExperienceBakingMentoring

  • Head Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTraining & Development

  • Head Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCP

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCost ManagementHospitalityTechnical TroubleshootingRecruitment Experience

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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, First Aid Certification and Level 2 in 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: kitchen manager, 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 17 years of professional experience.

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