Head-Chefs for hire in Oxford

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    208

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking7%
    Communication Skills5%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training41%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    High school diploma or GED26%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Young's Pubs
    Burford golf club
    Byron hamburger restaurant
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years71%
    1-2 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 208 profiles for Head-Chefs in Oxford

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oxford: £43,394 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,433 – £58,059 yearly

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  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Head Chef/Catering Manager

    Kidlington

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationAge-Restricted SalesFood SafetyPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementBakingFood PreparationKitchen Management
  • 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
  • Hospitality Manager

    Kidlington

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation

    Skills

    Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLevel 2 in Food Safety
  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFinancial Analysis

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsBarista ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood SafetySupervising ExperienceHospitality

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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 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: cooking, communication skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

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: head chef/catering manager, hospitality manager and sous 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 Oxford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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