Head Chefs for hire in Oxford
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mitchell & Butlers
Compass Group
David Lloyd Clubs
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 297 profiles for Head Chefs in Oxford
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oxford: £43,884 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,778 – £58,753 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Oxford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsFood PreparationHead Chef
Oxford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Oxford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyCleaningLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementEnglishHospitality Manager
Kidlington
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLevel 2 in Food SafetyExecutive Head Chef
Oxford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMenu PlanningCost ControlHead Chef
Oxford
Licenses & certifications
AccountingTax PlanningFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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, First Aid Certification 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: hospitality manager, senior chef de partie/junior sous chef and senior head 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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