Head-Chefs for hire in Harlow
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Communication Skills7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
The John BarleycornBeefeater
Blue Diamond Garden Centres
Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 107 profiles for Head-Chefs in Harlow
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Harlow: £37,582 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,222 – £45,238 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyBusiness Owner / Manager / Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
ChildmindingCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceChildcareSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceChef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCookingPastry ExperienceFood PreparationStockingRestaurant ExperienceKITCHEN MANAGER
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceFood SafetySkills
HGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C LicenceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHealth Care Assistant (HCA)
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGanttProject ManagementProject PlanningFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingTime ManagementBig DataBudget PlanningSenior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ServingMenu PlanningFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant 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 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, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef de partie, senior sous chef/acting head chef and KITCHEN MANAGER.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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