Head-Chefs for hire in Ipswich
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training34%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
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All Manor of EventsTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years20%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: 1 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ipswich: £38,119 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,721 – £47,298 yearly
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FLOOR CHAMPION
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Special Needs Childcare SupportExperience Working with ChildrenExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleExperience Caring for Children with Complex NeedsCustomer ServiceCateringSue Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesCookingDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBartender
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingCleaningHead Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyMaintenanceSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ManagementFood PreparationRota CoordinationCost ManagementCost ControlHead Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationCookingMenu PlanningChef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSalesCooking
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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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Food Hygiene and 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: assistant manager, sue chef and sous 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 Ipswich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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