Head-Chefs for hire in Birmingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Quinto loungeArena Racing CompanyAsh pubsTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 868 profiles for Head-Chefs in Birmingham
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham: £37,354 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,884 – £50,041 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood PreparationHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceManagementCookingEnglishKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementFood Service Team ManagementTeam LeadershipChef / Head Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationFood HygieneFood SafetyChef de Partie
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceCookingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationChef (Head of Distribution)
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
NutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHACCPAnalysis SkillsFood Safety
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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, breakfast chef and chef / head 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 Birmingham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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