Head-Chefs for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    216

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training39%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    ASDA
    Beaufort Lodge Care Home
    Caterplus
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years44%

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

Last updated: 30 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £36,242 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,128£50,271 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Line Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringServingNEBOSHHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCookingUnloadingLoad & Unload
  • Head Chef

    Shoeburyness

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeDBS Check ProcessingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRChild SafeguardingFood Safety+2 more

    Skills

    AutodeskMudboxMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Wearhouse operator

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood HygieneFood Safety
  • Catering Manager, chefs Manager

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCateringLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCatering Management

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceCooking
  • Chef/Team Leader

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Beauty ExperienceBeauty Therapy ExperienceNail Enhancement Application

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperiencePhone EtiquetteTime ManagementCustomer Service
  • Head Cook

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior Care

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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 52 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, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: head cook, line chef and 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 16 years of professional experience.

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