Head Chefs for hire in Peterborough

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Peterborough to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    199

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking13%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Customer Service6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training40%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    The Queens Head
    Admiral Nelson
    Angels Meals Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year20%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years37%

Browse Indeed's database of 199 profiles for Head Chefs in Peterborough

Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough: £37,447 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,346£47,783 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Sushi Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    LaravelPMPBusiness AnalysisCertified Scrum MasterEvents ManagementFlutter

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeData EntryMicrosoft WordCash HandlingCustomer ServiceApplication Development
  • Trainee Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNVQCookingCare CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceLeadership
  • Sous Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HandlingFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyTime Management

    Skills

    CookingPizza ExperienceFood HandlingFood SafetyTime ManagementFirst Aid Certification
  • Porter-Holiday Inn/Peterborough West

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQBookkeepingFood Hygiene CertificateAAT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceElectrical ExperienceNVQ
  • head chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateRetail Management

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementCateringHospitalityCookingMenu Planning
  • Executive Head Chef

    Paston

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCooking

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: NVQ, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: commis chef, trainee chef and porter-holiday inn/peterborough west.

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 Peterborough, 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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