Head-Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 325 profiles for Head-Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £38,137 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,367 – £49,527 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationHead Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipEnglishHindiCookingMenu EngineeringMenu PlanningHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPricingFood ManagementDish CostingMenu PlanningSenior Sous Chef/ Head Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Motivation LeadershipRecruitment ExperienceRecruitingChef de partie
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementQuality AssuranceFood SafetyCustomer ServicePlatingRoastingchef manager/head chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementSkills
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipFirst AidBudgetingEnglish
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, chef de partie and senior sous chef/ head manager.
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 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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