Head-Chefs for hire in Northampton
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%Less than a year10%Current company
Avery healthcare
Allens Caravans Estates Ltd
BaxterStorey
Time at current job
1-2 years33%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 257 profiles for Head-Chefs in Northampton
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Northampton: £33,962 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,673 yearly
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Chef
Northamptonshire
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetySenior sous chef
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Training & DevelopmentCookingManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceRelief Chef Manager
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQManagementFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingTraining & DevelopmentMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHead Chef
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentChef ExperienceChef
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
BakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsEvent PlanningMenu PlanningFood Hygiene
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, regional development chef and senior sous 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 Northampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 23 years of professional experience.
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