Head-Chefs for hire in Harlow

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    107

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Barleycorn
    Beefeater
    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

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  • Sous Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HygieneFood Safety
  • Business Owner / Manager / Sous Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    ChildmindingCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceChildcare

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer Service
  • Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingPastry ExperienceFood PreparationStockingRestaurant Experience
  • KITCHEN MANAGER

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceHGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    HGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C LicenceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationGanttProject ManagementProject PlanningFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingTime ManagementBig DataBudget Planning
  • Senior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    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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