Head Chefs for hire in Hatfield
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230
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Aramark Ltd
Postino Lounge
McMullen & Sons
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 86%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 230 profiles for Head Chefs in Hatfield
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hatfield: £38,903 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £61,753 yearly
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Head Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationDrivingStockingAssistant Chef Manager
Welwyn Garden City
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingArabicKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood PreparationFood ProductionHead Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementHead Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
HydrotherapySkills
Organisational SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementDecision MakingMenu Planning
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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 49 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, Driving Licence 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: COMMIS CHEF, nursery chef/chef mentor 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 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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