Head-Chefs for hire in Ipswich
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership5%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
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Adnams-Walberswick, NorfolkAll Manor of EventsTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 181 profiles for Head-Chefs in Ipswich
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ipswich: £36,530 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,930 – £44,584 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sue Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
CookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceCookingPizza ExperienceTeachingCulinary ExperienceProfessional Kitchen Experience+1 moreSkills
ManagementCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBakingSous chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceKitchen ExperienceCash HandlingCookingStock OrderingPhysical Stocktaking+16 moreSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementSous Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSalesCookingRelief Sous Chef
Kesgrave
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponsePastry ExperienceFood Safety+7 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationDish CostingMenu PlanningFood SafetyRestaurant 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: cooking, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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, sue chef and relief 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 15 years of professional experience.
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