Head-Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Chef Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
Blackurchin grillMitchells & Butlers
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Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years17%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £36,465 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,143 – £44,112 yearly
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Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SuiteITGame DevelopmentHTMLWeb DesignMicrosoft Office+2 moreSkills
Phone EtiquetteMobile Device ManagementMobileironStakeholder LiaisonTechnical TroubleshootingTicket Management SystemsCatering and Hospitality Manager, DGM.
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam Sports CoachingLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCost ManagementManagementEmployee RelationsCost ControlPerformance ManagementHead Chef
West Malling
Licenses & certifications
CateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceNutrition+2 moreSkills
Training & DevelopmentCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSJunior Sous Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood SafetyMilitaryEnglishSkills
Hand ToolsTechnical TroubleshootingMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingChef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceTeam LeadershipTeam Management
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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 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, kitchen experience and chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene and 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: chef, specialist indian cuisine chef and junior 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 Maidstone, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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