Head-Chefs for hire in Eastbourne

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    199

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking12%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training52%
    High school diploma or GED40%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years2%
  • Current company

    Bistrot Pierre
    Alice Court Dementia Care Home
    Beechwood Grove Care Home
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: 15 Aug 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

    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

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCooking
  • Sous Chef

    Pevensey

    Licenses & certifications

    Technical SupportBTECNVQ

    Skills

    Time ManagementMaintenanceCookingCategory CE LicenceDrivingKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Polegate

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidHospitalityFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceChef ExperienceBakingButcheryPastry 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 51 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 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: chef, head chef ingham house care home and commis 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 Eastbourne, 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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