Head-Chefs for hire in Luton
Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Luton to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
225
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Vocational or technical training31%Master's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Whitbread PLC
Avery Home Care Barnetbaked lockdownTime at current job
1-2 years56%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 225 profiles for Head-Chefs in Luton
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Luton: £37,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,712 – £44,505 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Working with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef/Manager
Dunstable
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyJunior Sous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood PreparationHospitalityKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCatering sous chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsVerbal De-EscalationConflict ManagementHead Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
LeadershipFood IndustryHospitalityHealthcare ExperienceCookingMicrosoft Office Suite
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 54 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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
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: junior sous chef, head chef/manager and 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 Luton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply