Head Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking10%Food Safety4%Education level
Vocational or technical training53%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Ashbourne Day Nurseries
Avery Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years17%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £40,045 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,211 – £48,286 yearly
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Freelance Head Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentBakingSenior Pastry chef de party
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQTeam ManagementManagementLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementSous Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceCommis chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood PreparationFood ManagementCustomer ServiceChef Manager
Grange Farm
Licenses & certifications
CateringTeachingConflict ManagementFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsITComputer 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 52 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: service engineer, commis chef and commis 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 Milton Keynes, 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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