Head-Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
2 brewersAlbaASPENSTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 430 profiles for Head-Chefs in Romford
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £33,190 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,787 – £38,267 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
London Borough of Havering
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationKitchen ManagementPizza Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChef ExperienceReach TruckCookingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSTraining & DevelopmentBreakfast Chef/Chef de Partie
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingCost ControlChef
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationKnife SkillsBarbecuingBasic Sauce Preparation AssistanceSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceChef ExperienceFirefightingFirst Aid
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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 54 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, sous chef and chef de partie.
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 Romford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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