Head Chefs for hire in Aberdeen

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    367

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Leadership
    7%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    42%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
    Master's degree
    19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sandman Hotel Group
    • Malmaison
    • BrewDog
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aberdeen: £33,264 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,532 – £43,337 yearly
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  • events head chef

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
  • Event Chef

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Head chef

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingCooking
  • Chef de Partie

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood PreparationDrivingCooking
  • Breakfast Chef

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementKitchen ExperienceBaking
  • Head Chef

    Aberdeen

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid Response

    Skills

    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 47 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, First Aid Certification 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: event chef, events head chef and breakfast 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 15 years of professional experience.

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