Head Chefs for hire in Barnsley

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    171

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    10%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    49%
    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Master's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    10%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Holiday inn barnsley
    • Anchor care home
    • Holiday inn
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 171 profiles for Head Chefs in Barnsley

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Barnsley: £36,685 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,442 – £45,711 yearly
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  • Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOS
  • Chef / Sous Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen Team Management
  • Kitchen Manager

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary ExperiencePizza Experience
  • Head chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQCookingFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidSafe Working at HeightInventory Control
  • Chef de Partie

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food IndustryLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganisational SkillsManagement
  • Head Chef

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Pastry ExperienceBaking

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office

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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 49 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 Certificate, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

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, chef / sous chef and kitchen 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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