Head-Chefs for hire in High Wycombe
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
THE BAT and BALL"Jungs" Cafe restaurant, Gerrard CrossAmazon Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years22%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in High Wycombe: £33,807 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,203 – £37,841 yearly
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Head Chef CHEF
High Wycombe
Licenses & certifications
CoachingFirst AidCSSFirst Aid CertificationNutritionPython+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDriving LicenceLeadershipComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsAssistant Chef Manager
High Wycombe
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
DrivingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingManagementHead Chef
Marlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceJapaneseNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePrevent Duty Guidance+5 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyEnglishHead Chef
High Wycombe
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+6 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingCateringFreelance Chef Caterer
High Wycombe
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipBilingualMicrosoft WordFrenchSpanishExecutive Head Chef
High Wycombe
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipNetworkingWriting SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam 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, leadership and communication 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 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: freelance chef caterer, chef / kitchen lead and nursery head 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 High Wycombe, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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