Head-Chefs for hire in Oxford

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Food Preparation5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED39%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    Bachelor's degree25%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    SAMUEL SMITHS BREWERY
    Banqueting with Yellow 42 for Q Hotel Crewe H and Norton Park Hotel
    Branca
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years24%

Browse Indeed's database of 213 profiles for Head-Chefs in Oxford

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oxford: £42,883 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,092£57,302 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyCleaning

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementEnglishMenu Planning
  • Warehouse Worker,kitchen porter,courier Driver

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood SafetyPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipEvent CoordinationVolunteer CoordinationCustomer ServiceHospitalityHospitality Management
  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Sous Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsManagementCookingFood Preparation
  • Head chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    BusinessBarista ExperienceBusiness Intelligence

    Skills

    HTMLMicrosoft ExcelMachine LearningBusinessEnglishBarista Experience

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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 51 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 a Head Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 3 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: sous chef, head chef/kitchen manager and senior chef de partie.

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 Oxford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Head Chef?

Most head-chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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