Head-Chefs for hire in Oxford

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience6%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED45%
    Bachelor's degree34%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

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

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: 5 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oxford: £42,894 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,029£57,447 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
  • Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Knife SkillsCookingKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Pastry chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenanceLandscape MaintenanceMechanical Knowledge
  • Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceBakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOS
  • Chef Manager

    Oxford

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceLeadershipKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningCost ControlInventory Control

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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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

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, chef de partie and 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 Oxford, 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.

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