Head-Chefs for hire in Belfast
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training14%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
BEECHLAWN HOUSE HOTELwagamama
3csTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years27%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Belfast: £31,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,189 – £35,142 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Lifeguard
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportCPR+3 moreSkills
ServingCustomer ServiceHospitalityCPRFirst AidSupervising ExperienceWaiter/Bartender/Head Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCross-Contamination PreventionNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceEnglishStores and health and safety coordinator/safety site lead
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Emergency Spill Response and Clean-UpIncident CommandFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNEBOSHNVQ+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGuest RelationsSenior Sous Chef
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNEBOSHDrivingDriving LicenceHCPC+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordChef de Partie
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceHCPCPlumbingSkills
LeadershipDrivingHead Chef/Manager
Belfast
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant Experience
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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 knife 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, head lifeguard and head pizza 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 10 years of professional experience.
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