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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 8%
Leadership 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 60%
Vocational or technical training 18%
Bachelor's degree 18%

Years of experience

1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 42%

Current company

Adiss international
AJM BROTHERS LTD
American snax burgers and shakes

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 24%
1-2 years 27%
2-5 years 36%

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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Sou Chef/. Head chef

Solihull

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

Restaurant ExperienceCookingStaff TrainingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsLeadership

Senior Chef de Partie

Birmingham

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Team Leader

Birmingham

Skills

Food PreparationAnimal CareKitchen ExperienceServingHost/Hostess ExperienceBartending

Head Chef

Birmingham

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsCost ControlMicrosoft Office

Executive Head Chef

Birmingham

Skills

Food SafetyLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityCateringCost Control

Chef de Partie

Birmingham

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsEnglishFrench

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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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: team leader, sou chef/ head chef and chef de partie.

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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