Head-Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Milton Keynes to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
295
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills5%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Brasserie BlancHotel La Tour
Abbey Hill Golf Centre
Time at current job
1-2 years67%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 295 profiles for Head-Chefs in Milton Keynes
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £40,908 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,064 – £50,612 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef/Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneProject ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesPMPDriving LicencePMI Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood SafetyHead Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningKitchen ExperienceCost Reduction StrategyProduct RotationSenior Chef De Partie
Newton Longville
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMenu PlanningSourcingSENIOR SOUS CHEF, THE NARROWBOAT
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityCookingFood Safety+2 moreSkills
ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager/ partrner
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Menu PlanningPersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationMenu Planning
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 53 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: leadership, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Level 2 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: SENIOR SOUS chef, THE NARROWBOAT, head chef/kitchen manager/ partrner and head chef/manager.
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 Milton Keynes, 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.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply