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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 10%
Communication Skills 6%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 38%
High school diploma or GED 34%
Master's degree 17%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Blue Arrow (Agency)
BaoBun Ltd
Basta Restaurant

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 16%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 50%

Browse Indeed's database of 156 profiles for Head Chefs in Reading

Last updated: 29 Jun 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £38,436 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,330£50,367 yearly

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Head chef in school

Calcot

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingCustomer ServiceCatering

Head Chef

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

chef manager/head chef

Reading

Skills

Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipNVQCooking

Head Chef

Reading

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningFood Preparation

Chef de Partie

Reading

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word

Chef

Reading

Skills

HACCPKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingDrivingCustomer Service

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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, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef and chef de partie/sous 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 7 years of professional experience.

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