Head Chefs for hire in Aberdeen
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368
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Aramark
BrewDog
Sandman Hotel Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £33,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,532 – £43,337 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Sous Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
SecurityChef ExperienceSIAProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary Experienceevents head chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyEvent Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsHead Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningBreakfast Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementKitchen ExperienceBakingHead Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid ResponseSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePastry ExperiencePizza Experience
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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 head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: senior sous chef, event chef and events head 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 9 years of professional experience.
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