Head Chefs for hire in Harlow
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140
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 45%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mitchells and Butlers
Hc-one
David Lloyd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 140 profiles for Head Chefs in Harlow
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Harlow: £37,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,305 – £44,840 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCookingFood PreparationHead Pizza Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIADriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBakingManagementSenior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
ServingMenu PlanningFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationHead Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCateringManagementTeam LeadershipEvents chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
NVQHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipSourcingCulinary ExperienceCookingMenu PlanningTeam Motivation LeadershipChef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Knife SkillsFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitalityCookingMeal Preparation+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsManagementCulinary Experience
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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 47 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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Level 2 in Food Safety.
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, senior sous chef/acting head 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 Harlow, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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