Head-Chefs for hire in Harlow
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Communication Skills6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years2%3-5 years2%Current company
The John BarleycornAccuroBeefeater
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years26%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 106 profiles for Head-Chefs in Harlow
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Harlow: £37,922 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,487 – £45,673 yearly
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Junior Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCookingKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceSupervisor – Recycling Operations
Hoddesdon
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office Suite+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementFood SafetyTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingHealth Care Assistant (HCA)
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGanttProject ManagementProject PlanningFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingTime ManagementBig DataBudget PlanningChef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood Temperature ChecksFood Temperature RecordingHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
Food HygieneFood SafetyHACCPProcess ImprovementMenu PlanningKitchen Manager / Creative Director / Event Caterer / Private Hire Chef
Ware
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
ManagementTeam ManagementCateringComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsChange Management
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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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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: junior sous chef, senior sous chef/acting head chef and KITCHEN MANAGER.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 12 years of professional experience.
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