Head Chefs for hire in Aberdeen
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Most popular skills
Cooking15%Kitchen Experience11%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Renaissance Care
Palm Court Hotel
Village Hotel
Time at current job
Less than 1 year38%1-2 years13%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Head Chefs in Aberdeen
Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £32,767 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,244 yearly
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Baker
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSVQSkills
Communication SkillsWorkdayTime ManagementDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceOrganisational SkillsPastry Chef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingStockingPastry ExperienceFood SafetyChef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSVQSkills
DrivingCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
CookingBar ManagementCash ManagementCash HandlingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementSenior Chef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
SVQSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceChef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceMenu 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 51 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: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: pastry chef de partie, chef and baker.
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 Aberdeen, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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