Head Chefs for hire in Luton
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
David Lloyd Clubs
Delaware North
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Luton: £37,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,712 – £44,505 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCookingItalianCommis Chef / Kitchen Porter
Dunstable
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory ControlSous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationHead Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryHospitalityCookingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAgency Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceQuality ControlHACCPEXECUTIVE CHEF
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingBudget ManagementFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFinancial Management+5 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementCateringTeam Leadership
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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 49 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 Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef, agency chef and overseeing kitchen operations.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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