Head Chefs for hire in Luton

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    137

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Customer Service6%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED51%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    Vocational or technical training14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years25%
  • Current company

    2 karak ltd
    Active Luton
    Apple bee's grill and bar restaurant
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year18%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 137 profiles for Head Chefs in Luton

Last updated: 19 Jul 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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  • Sports Coach (Part-time)

    Dunstable

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSalesBusiness ProcessesStore ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Development
  • Head Chef

    Luton

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingItalianMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCanvaMicrosoft Office
  • Head Chef

    Luton

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    HospitalityCookingMicrosoft OfficeKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen Management
  • Chef

    Luton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipFood SafetySupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceStaff Training
  • Sous Chef

    Luton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ManagementRestaurant Experience
  • Catering Chef

    Luton

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingChildcareFood IndustryOrganisational Skills

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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, customer service and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 3 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: prep chef, chef and 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 Luton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 12 years of professional experience.

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