Head-Chefs for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years16%Less than a year10%Current company
Mettricks
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Time at current job
2-5 years38%1-2 years23%More than 5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 484 profiles for Head-Chefs in Southampton
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £33,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,676 – £44,034 yearly
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Head Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipManagementKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningHead chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipBudget PlanningBudgetingHead chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNEBOSHDrivingDriving LicenceFire SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyHead Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingFood SafetyKitchen ManagementCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsAssistant Head chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationShipping & ReceivingFIFOStock RotationHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementChef de Partie
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & Development
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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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: breakfast chef and assistant head chef.
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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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