Head-Chefs for hire in Swindon
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
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[The RobinTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 178 profiles for Head-Chefs in Swindon
Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swindon: £36,086 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,378 – £45,888 yearly
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Head Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceActing Head Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCleaningCash HandlingCustomer ServiceLead Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresStock Ordering+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyFood PreparationTeam Member
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementCustomer ServiceHead Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSous Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation
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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, 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: lead chef, main cook and commi 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 15 years of professional experience.
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