Head Chefs for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills5%Cooking5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
wagamama
Eataly
Zizzi Restaurants
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £39,605 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,200 – £43,330 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Demi Chef De Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam LeadershipHEAD CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCookingMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu DevelopmentDish CostingCatering Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipBilingualTeam LeadershipEnglishItalianMenu PlanningBanqueting HEAD CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetySkills
FrenchArabicEnglishLeadershipPrivate Residence ExperienceBanquet ExperienceCHEF DE PARTIE
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen Experience
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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: 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, NVQ and Level 3 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: catering manager, banqueting HEAD CHEF and CHEF DE PARTIE.
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 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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