Head-Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Master's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
"mazi" Greek restaurantAtalia ltdBalans High Street KensingtonTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years39%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £47,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,787 – £63,510 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentCoachingRecruitingPurchasingCost ControlHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLaboratory ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQHospitalityCookingSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyEnglishFarsiHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPhone EtiquetteFood SafetyJunior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSalesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingChef 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 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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
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, commis chef and head sushi 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 London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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