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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 8%
Food Preparation 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 56%
Vocational or technical training 21%
Bachelor's degree 18%

Years of experience

1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 18%
6-10 years 38%

Current company

Adiss international
AJM BROTHERS LTD
American snax burgers and shakes

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 38%

Browse Indeed's database of 544 profiles for Head Chefs in Birmingham

Last updated: 2 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham: £37,964 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,331£50,873 yearly

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Commis Chef

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

CSCSDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Media StudiesEnglishBengaliCustomer ServiceCookingCommunication Skills

Sous Chef

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

NVQCookingMaster's Degree

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipStaff TrainingMentoringFood Safety

Chef

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood ServiceKnife Skills

Kitchen Supervisor

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

CSCSCSCS Green Card

Skills

ServingCustomer ServiceSalesCreative WritingCookingKitchen Experience

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingPresentation Skills

Head Chef

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceEnglishKitchen ManagementKnife Skills

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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 50 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 food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef, sou chef/ head chef and commis 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 9 years of professional experience.

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