Head-Chefs for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    216

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training41%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years40%
  • Current company

    Ask Italian
    benugo
    Church of England
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years75%
    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 216 profiles for Head-Chefs in Southend-On-Sea

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £36,893 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,719£50,942 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Commis Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCookingManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Phone EtiquetteFirst AidKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Head chef

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceChef ExperienceSalesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Nursery Chef

    Hockley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNumeracyMathsCooking
  • Line Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringServingNEBOSHHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCookingUnloadingLoad & Unload

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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 Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: nursery chef, junior sous chef and commis 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 Southend-On-Sea, 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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