Head Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience9%Food Safety6%Education level
Vocational or technical training46%High school diploma or GED27%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Blue Arrow (Agency)BaoBun LtdBasta RestaurantTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years32%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 164 profiles for Head Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £38,525 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,406 – £50,471 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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WindowsOperating SystemsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpointchef manager/head chef
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NVQFirst Aid CertificationCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
NVQCookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Knife SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationFood HandlingCustomer ServiceHospitalityBreakfast chef/Sous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsFood PreparationSenior Chef de Partie
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CookingDriving LicenceSkills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAdobe PremiereFinal Cut ProCookingSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 52 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 food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Cooking 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: sous chef, nursery chef and agency head 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 Reading, 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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