Head-Chefs for hire in East London
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking5%Management4%Education level
Vocational or technical training55%Bachelor's degree19%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years22%Less than a year8%Current company
Evolve hospitality
Amelia restaurantArc AgencyTime at current job
Less than a year32%2-5 years26%1-2 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,966 profiles for Head-Chefs in East London
Last updated: 12 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £47,452 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,128 – £64,099 yearly
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Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+3 moreSkills
LeadershipEnglishTraining & DevelopmentItalianMenu PlanningInventory ControlAfrican an Caribbean Caterer, Head Chef/ Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneProject ManagementFoundation DegreeCateringBusinessTeaching+2 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceCookingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareHead Chef / Menager
London
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceHACCP+3 moreSkills
Driving LicenceEnglishGermanForkliftDrivingMusic Performance ExpertiseBrunch Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCookingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteExecutive Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipHospitalityBanquet ExperienceMenu PlanningNegotiationCost ManagementChef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHotel ExperienceFood SafetyVenue and Attractions ExperienceChef Experience+9 moreSkills
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsLeadership
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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 management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and HACCP.
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, chef and freelance 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 11 years of professional experience.
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