Head Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 5%
- Food Preparation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Sodexo
Marstons Plc
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 253 profiles for Head Chefs in Maidstone
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £36,580 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,140 – £44,396 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen assistant
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnglishItalianCookingBakingMulti site head Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCookingHACCPMathsFood ProductionLevel 2 in Health & Social Care+1 moreSkills
CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionEnglishMenu PlanningMeal PreparationHead Chef
West Malling
Licenses & certifications
CateringNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceNutritionCategory C1 LicenceSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperiencePOSAssistant Head Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementBasic Cocktail PreparationCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionHead Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
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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, kitchen experience and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, multi site head chef and kitchen assistant.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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