Head Chefs for hire in Barnsley
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training26%Master's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years27%Current company
Cannon hall farm
Fresh Pak Chilled Foods
Whitbread PLC
Time at current job
Less than 1 year26%1-2 years33%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 79 profiles for Head Chefs in Barnsley
Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Barnsley: £35,196 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,918 – £44,372 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFirst AidCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationChef de Partie
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Team ManagementKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementCateringRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationHGV Class 2 Driver
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceMulti-Drop DrivingVan DriverCommunication SkillsCDP (Chef de Partie)
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Care ExperienceDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCommunication SkillsChef
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingBakingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsLabourer – Electrical & Plumbing
Barnsley
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EducationCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
LeadershipTeam ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentQuality AssuranceData Analysis SkillsProgramme Management
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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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: agency relief chef, labourer – electrical & plumbing and bar/restaurant supervisor.
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 Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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