Head-Chefs for hire in Belfast
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Cooking8%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years10%3-5 years6%Current company
Sweet AftonAll bout chefs (ABC) agency chefAndhra Bhavan BelfastTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years31%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Belfast: £31,817 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,021 – £36,128 yearly
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Sous Chef and Head Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceComputer SkillsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateHosting ExperienceNumeracy+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBudgetingMenu PlanningHead Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Stock ReplenishmentRestaurant ManagementFood HandlingCookingStock OrderingMenu Planning+34 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipMentoring Junior StaffStaff TrainingMentoringManagementSenior Sous Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementChef de Partie
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementPlatingFood PreparationProduct RotationStock RotationCustomer ServiceHead Chef/Manager
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie/Sous Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateInventory ControlHotel Chef ExperienceStockingKitchen 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 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: leadership, cooking and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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/sous chef, senior sous chef and head chef/manager.
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 Belfast, 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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