Head-Chefs for hire in Ilford

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership17%
    Customer Service17%
    Sales17%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree100%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Canton Blue, The Peninsula London
    Gym Khanna Fine Food LTD
    Holroyd Howe
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years67%
    2-5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,454 profiles for Head-Chefs in Ilford

Last updated: 11 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £39,605 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,200£43,330 yearly

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  • Chef de Rang to Food and Beverage Supervisor

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsStaff TrainingSalesProject Management
  • Sous Chef

    Dagenham

  • Head Chef

    London

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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 51 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: leadership, customer service and sales.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef and chef de rang to food and beverage supervisor.

What level of education is common for a Head Chef?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a Head Chef in Ilford, 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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