Head Chefs for hire in Hatfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Compass Group UK & Ireland
David Lloyd’s
Aramark Ltd
Time at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 188 profiles for Head Chefs in Hatfield
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hatfield: £38,828 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £61,040 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingArabicKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood PreparationFood ProductionChef de Partie
Hatfield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood SafetyHead Chef
St Albans
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife SkillsSous Chef
Welwyn Garden City
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Level 2 in Food SafetyCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingHead Chef
Welwyn Hatfield
Licenses & certifications
Care HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceCookingPizza ExperienceMenu PlanningHead Chef
Codicote
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementInventory Control
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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, 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: chef de partie, sous chef and COMMIS 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 14 years of professional experience.
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