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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 10%
Leadership 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 47%
Vocational or technical training 32%
Master's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Hickory's Smokehouse
Abbey Hill Golf Centre
Aspens Services Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 36%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 25%

Browse Indeed's database of 171 profiles for Head Chefs in Milton Keynes

Last updated: 9 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Milton Keynes: £39,426 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,109£48,412 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Sous Chef

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceOperations ManagementCookingHotel ExperienceTime ManagementKnife Skills

Head Chef

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceLeadershipFood PreparationFood SafetyCash HandlingTime Management

Freelance Head Chef

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyKitchen Management

Commis Chef

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food PreparationCost Control

Line Chef

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

Technical SupportFinancial Analysis

Skills

Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife Skills

Commis Chef I

Milton Keynes

Licenses & certifications

CookingCulinary Experience

Skills

Culinary ExperienceMenu PlanningHospitalityHACCPFood SafetyWarehouse Experience

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: sous chef, technician and line 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 Milton Keynes, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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