Head Chefs for hire in Birmingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience10%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years18%Current company
Adiss internationalAJM BROTHERS LTDAll Bar One
Time at current job
Less than 1 year38%1-2 years21%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 523 profiles for Head Chefs in Birmingham
Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham: £37,802 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,026 – £50,990 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Assembly Worker
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsFirst AidLeadershipOrganisational SkillsQuality ControlChef de Partie
Smethwick
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsLeadershipTeam ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceSous Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingMaster's DegreeSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipStaff TrainingMentoringFood SafetyChef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood ServiceKnife SkillsSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
West Bromwich
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
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/head chef and sou 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 11 years of professional experience.
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