Head-Chefs for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills5%Cooking5%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%Master's degree24%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: 22 Sept 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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Junior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordFood HandlingMicrosoft ExcelChef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecuritySIAPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood HygieneMenu PlanningHACCPProduct RotationHEAD CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu DevelopmentBarbecuingCookingBrunch Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCookingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSales
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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: junior sous chef, chef de partie / relief sous chef and banqueting HEAD 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 Ilford, 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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