Head Chefs for hire in Exeter

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Exeter to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Kitchen Experience10%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Vocational or technical training42%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Crave
    Rosa's Thai Restaurant
    Absurd Bird Exeter
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year27%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years33%

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Exeter: £36,288 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,943£45,498 yearly

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  • Head Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationStaff TrainingCookingMenu PlanningFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood Safety
  • Sous Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMeal PreparationRestaurant Experience
  • Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Head Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFirst AidCateringFood Safety
  • CDP Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsLeadershipCustomer Service
  • Chef

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceCustomer ServiceTime ManagementLeadershipStaff TrainingCommunication Skills

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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 52 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification 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, customer service assistant 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 Exeter, 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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