Head-Chefs for hire in Barnsley

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    132

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training50%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    The Lowry Theatre
    Agency PRS
    Amazon
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year67%
    2-5 years17%
    More than 5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 132 profiles for Head-Chefs in Barnsley

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Barnsley: £36,082 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,067 – £40,601 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Manager

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePost-Secondary Education Experience

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary ExperiencePizza Experience
  • Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentManagement
  • Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Team Member

    Wombwell

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHotel ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHospitality Management

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentBakingManagementCulinary ExperienceRestaurant Experience
  • Amazon delivery driver

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyNVQMathsFood SafetyLevel 3 in Professional CookeryFood Preparation

    Skills

    Food SafetyCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsFood PreparationEnglish

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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 54 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, kitchen manager and catering manager.

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 Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head-chefs have 14 years of professional experience.

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