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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 10%
Baking 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 54%
Vocational or technical training 43%
Bachelor's degree 3%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 8%

Current company

Langham Hotel
Alice Court Care Home
Bentleys smokehouse

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 18%
1-2 years 15%
2-5 years 42%

Browse Indeed's database of 105 profiles for Head Chefs in Eastbourne

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Eastbourne: £36,822 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,606£47,399 yearly

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Bank chef

Eastbourne

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationNVQCookingFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingCommunication Skills

Head Chef

Polegate

Licenses & certifications

First AidHospitalityFood Safety

Skills

CookingBakingButcheryPastry ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCustomer Service

TWS Chef

Eastbourne

Licenses & certifications

CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateKitchen ExperienceCateringBakingCooking

Head Chef (previously

Eastbourne

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Organisational SkillsTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsLeadership

Commis Chef

Eastbourne

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceCateringKnife SkillsCookingFood SafetyKitchen Experience

kp/chef de partie

Eastbourne

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsBakingFood SafetyFood Preparation

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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 50 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 baking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 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: TWS chef, chef de partie / junior sous chef arrow, 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 15 years of professional experience.

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