Head-Chefs for hire in Guildford

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    163

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Leadership5%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED45%
    Vocational or technical training35%
    Master's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Barchester Healthcare
    Black Sheep Coffee
    Blue Arrow
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years31%

Browse Indeed's database of 163 profiles for Head-Chefs in Guildford

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Guildford: £41,055 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,083£54,225 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Barista/waitress

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    Foundation DegreeBTECArtsBarista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceCoffee Experience

    Skills

    Phone EtiquetteBarista ExperienceTeam Motivation LeadershipTask PrioritisationCafé ExperienceRestaurant Management
  • Regional Head Chef

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsOperations ManagementOperations Leadership ExperienceTeam Management
  • Head of Customer Services

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseMentoringPRINCE2 Methodology+1 more

    Skills

    Customer SupportIntercomZendeskCall Centre Dialler SystemsHubspotCustomer Relationship Management
  • Head Chef

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    CubasePro ToolsKitchen ExperiencePhoto EditingSound EngineeringPhoto Editing Software+8 more

    Skills

    Computer GraphicsCommunication SkillsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorBlendersSketchup
  • Sous chef

    Albury

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMenu PlanningDecision Making
  • Head Pizza Chef

    Guildford

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Pizza ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingFood 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 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, leadership and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: head pizza chef, barista/waitress 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 Guildford, 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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