Head Chefs for hire in Eastbourne

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    265

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    11%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Food Safety
    5%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Vocational or technical training
    35%
    Master's degree
    6%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Lounges
    • Bistrot Pierre
    • Gourmet Burger Kitchen

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 265 profiles for Head Chefs in Eastbourne

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Eastbourne: £37,758 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,391 – £48,508 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

  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementMicrosoft Powerpoint

  • Head Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementKitchen Experience

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingInventory Control

  • Commis Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingKitchen ExperienceHotel and Accommodations Experience

  • Chef

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingCash HandlingQuality ControlPayrollMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office

  • Food and Restaurant General Manager

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSafer Food, Better Business GuidanceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementHospitalityRestaurant 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 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: cooking, kitchen experience and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

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

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, commis chef and sous 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 11 years of professional experience.

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