Head-Chefs for hire in Guildford
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Communication Skills6%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Allen’s pub and kitchenBlue Arrow
BlueArrowTime at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 166 profiles for Head-Chefs in Guildford
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Guildford: £41,548 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,529 – £54,750 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Guildford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Knife SkillsCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationManagementHACCPSenior Chef-De Partie
Godalming
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHotel ExperienceHospitality ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipData EntrySupervising ExperienceHead Chef
Godalming
Licenses & certifications
Restaurant ManagementFood HandlingFinancial ManagementCookingPayrollMenu Planning+35 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementFood Service Team ManagementTeam LeadershipRegional Head Chef
Guildford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsOperations ManagementOperations Leadership ExperienceTeam ManagementChef de Partie
Guildford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceKitchen ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+3 moreSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipFood HygieneFood SafetySenior Sous Chef
Guildford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateDriving LicenceCookingEnglishFood Safety
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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 54 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, communication skills 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 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: senior sous chef, senior chef-de partie 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 Guildford, 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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