Head-Chefs for hire in Watford
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Cooking5%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Care UK
Greene King
Lunchtime Company
Time at current job
Less than a year38%More than 5 years38%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 231 profiles for Head-Chefs in Watford
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Watford: £39,778 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,200 – £54,187 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Pinner
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
Middlesex
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Abbots Langley
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Kings Langley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCookingLeadershipOrganisational SkillsHead Chef
Watford
Licenses & certifications
Operations ManagementLevel 2 in Professional CookeryBTECNVQHospitalityFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceBakingInventory ControlCost ControlHead Chef
Watford
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCleaningBilingualFrenchEnglishCustomer Service
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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: commis chef, chef and chef de partie.
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 Watford, 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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