Head Chefs for hire in Belfast

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    467

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    51%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Shangri-La hotel
    • wagamama
    • Sweet Afton
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    44%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 467 profiles for Head Chefs in Belfast

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Belfast: £32,105 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,162 – £36,600 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Porter and chef/ Breakfast chef .

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
  • Waiter/Bartender/Head Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingChef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceEnglish
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    NEBOSHDriving LicenceHCPCFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft Word
  • Head of Food Development

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsMenu PlanningCost ControlFood SafetyButchery
  • Chef De Partie

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyMenu PlanningKitchen Management
  • Head Chef

    Belfast

    Licenses & certifications

    Stock ReplenishmentRestaurant ManagementFood HandlingTeam ManagementCookingStock Ordering+39 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipKitchen Staff Training and MentoringStaff TrainingMentoringManagement

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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: 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, NVQ and Level 2 in Food Safety.

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, senior sous chef and porter and chef/ breakfast chef.

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 19 years of professional experience.

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