Head-Chefs for hire in Eastbourne
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience7%Food Safety5%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training40%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Bistrot Pierre
Harvesters (Mitchell and Butler)Red Lion
Time at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 200 profiles for Head-Chefs in Eastbourne
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Eastbourne: £38,357 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,956 – £49,112 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef/Chef de Partie
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food ProductionFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsChef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementChef de Partie
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingFood Safetykp/chef de partie
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsBakingFood SafetyHead Chef
Polegate
Licenses & certifications
First AidHospitalityFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceChef ExperienceBakingButcheryPastry ExperienceChef
Eastbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingCash HandlingQuality ControlPayrollMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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, Food Hygiene and NVQ.
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 chef de partie.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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