Head Chefs for hire in Swindon
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Richmond Village
Sodexo
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swindon: £35,745 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,982 – £45,660 yearly
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Head Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceChef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
SSSTSFirst Aid at WorkPrimaveraFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPMP+3 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingProject ManagementProject PlanningProject CoordinationCost ControlHead chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ManagementBakingCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
CoachingFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCookingChef de Partie
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingSous Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood PreparationMenu Planning
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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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, chef de partie and sous 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 Swindon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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