Head-Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience5%Food Preparation5%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years25%
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Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £36,158 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,724 – £43,986 yearly
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Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHospitalityCustomer ServiceHACCPConflict Management+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementMeal PreparationFood PreparationCookingFood HygieneFood SafetyMulti site head Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationHead Chef
West Malling
Licenses & certifications
CateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceNutrition+2 moreSkills
Training & DevelopmentCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSExecutive Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsKitchen assistant
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnglishItalianCulinary ExperienceBakingSous Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Quality AssuranceFood SafetyInventory ControlCost ControlCoachingCompliance 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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, catering and hospitality manager, DGM and multi site head chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 14 years of professional experience.
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