Head Chefs for hire in Romford

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    579

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    38%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    40%
  • Current company

    • Marriott International
    • The Compass group
    • The Cosy Club
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Romford: £35,207 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,866 – £41,502 yearly
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  • Commis Chef

    Elm Park

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHotel Experience

    Skills

    Food IndustryCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Handling
  • Chef de Partie

    Dagenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Driving LicenceGood Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Guidelines

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingFood ProductionCulinary Experience
  • Head Chef Secondary

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingBakingCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFirefightingFirst AidLeadership
  • Chef de Partie

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceCookingBaking
  • Breakfast Chef

    Romford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingCost Control

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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 leadership.

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 Level 2 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 de partie, sous chef and breakfast 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 Romford, 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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