Head-Chefs for hire in Hatfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training37%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Blue Arrow Agency
Lussmanns"HOTEL DU VIN"
Time at current job
Less than a year67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 184 profiles for Head-Chefs in Hatfield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hatfield: £38,707 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £59,780 yearly
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Head Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationDrivingStockingChef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceArabicCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood PreparationChef de Partie
Hatfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneYouth WorkFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood SafetyHead Chef
Hatfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperiencePizza ExperienceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsOperations ManagementCateringCatering and Events Service ExperienceMenu PlanningHead Chef
Codicote
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementInventory ControlCOMMIS CHEF
Hatfield
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementKitchen ExperienceSales
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
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: chef de partie, COMMIS CHEF and chef.
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 Hatfield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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