Head-Chefs for hire in Exeter
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Bill's Restaurants
Absurd Bird Exeter
ApolloTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Exeter: £36,346 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,850 – £45,788 yearly
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Chef
Alphington
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneCategory a LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Category a LicenceCategory CE LicenceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingHead Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationStaff TrainingMenu PlanningFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsSkills
Kitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHazmatFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentPOSBakingConsultant
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal LicenceFirst Aid CertificationAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceSous Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
BTECDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMeal PreparationRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCustomer Service
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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 leadership.
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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: breakfast chef, sous chef and 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 15 years of professional experience.
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