Head-Chefs for hire in Eastbourne

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    214

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Vocational or technical training40%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years4%
  • Current company

    Hydro Hotel
    -
    Alfa Leisureplex Group-Isle of Wight
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years12%
    2-5 years48%

Browse Indeed's database of 214 profiles for Head-Chefs in Eastbourne

Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Eastbourne: £38,357 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,803£49,366 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+4 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen Management
  • Gardener

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFood HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    GardeningLandscape Maintenance
  • Commis Chef

    Polegate

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Head Chef (previously

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Training Head chef

    Pevensey

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIANVQ

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsStockingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Pevensey

    Licenses & certifications

    Technical SupportBTECNVQ

    Skills

    Time ManagementMaintenanceCookingCategory CE LicenceDrivingKitchen 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 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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, training head chef and commis chef.

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 Eastbourne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head-chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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