Head-Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Management4%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years2%Current company
Evolve hospitality
081 Pizzeria NapoletanaAmelia restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years17%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £47,105 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,823 – £63,718 yearly
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Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresUK GDPRRecruitingHACCP+10 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu DevelopmentKitchen Staff Training and MentoringExecutive Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipHospitalityBanquet ExperienceMenu PlanningNegotiationCost ManagementHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceDriving LicenceFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingFreelance Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryTeachingPost-Secondary Education ExperienceProgress TrackingWorking with Students+14 moreSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidHospitalitySous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFire SafetySkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHospitalityManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCost Control
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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, cooking and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef, second pizza chef and agency chef (head chef & sous chef cover).
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 13 years of professional experience.
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