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Most popular skills

Cooking 14%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Communication Skills 6%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 40%
High school diploma or GED 37%
Bachelor's degree 20%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 10%

Current company

Renaissance Care
Village Hotel
Whitbread PLC

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 29%
1-2 years 16%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 161 profiles for Head Chefs in Aberdeen

Last updated: 1 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aberdeen: £32,879 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,175£42,941 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Chef de Partie

Aberdeen

Licenses & certifications

CSCSSVQ

Skills

DrivingCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen Experience

Second Chef

Aberdeen

Licenses & certifications

Cooking

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingCommunication SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationCatering

Head Chef

Aberdeen

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife Skills

Chef de Partie

Aberdeen

Skills

Organisational SkillsFood PreparationCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills

Senior Chef de Partie

Aberdeen

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood PreparationRestaurant Experience

SOUS-CHEF (A LA CARTE FINE DINING, GARNISH)

Aberdeen

Skills

EnglishMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelFood SafetyMicrosoft Office

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 48 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: chef de partie, sous-chef (a LA CARTE FINE dining, garnish) and chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training 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 8 years of professional experience.

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