Head Chefs for hire in Portsmouth
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience9%Knife Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years2%3-5 years24%Current company
(Green King)ARTYSBournemouth Westcliff Hotel
Time at current job
Less than 1 year34%1-2 years17%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 252 profiles for Head Chefs in Portsmouth
Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £32,838 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,581 – £37,731 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Line Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceBusinessFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
DrivingKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceSalesFood PreparationFood SafetySenior Sous Chef
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationAdministrative ExperienceStockingDeputy Head Chef
Hayling West
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationA LevelCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
Knife SkillsCommis Chef
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Dementia CareCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingProject ManagementSous Chef
Southsea
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIAReport WritingSkills
Contruction PaintingCookingKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSous Chef
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
CSCSConstruction ExperienceCSCS LabourerSkills
CookingConstruction 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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 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: chef de partie, sous chef and senior 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 Portsmouth, 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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