Head Chefs for hire in Reading
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418
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Circle Health Group
John Lewis & Partners
Elior Catering
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 418 profiles for Head Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £38,649 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,816 – £50,098 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationChef Supervisor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingMathsFood ProductionEnglishSkills
Food PreparationLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOperations ManagementCateringAssistant Head Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceCookingBreakfast Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMeal PreparationFood PreparationBreakfast ServiceHead Chef / Kitchen Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipKitchen ManagementRota CoordinationRecruitingMentoringMenu Planningchef manager
Theale
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipManagementCost ManagementCost ControlBanquet ExperienceEvent Coordination
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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 49 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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and NVQ.
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, breakfast chef and assistant 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 8 years of professional experience.
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