Head-Chefs for hire in Birmingham

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Birmingham to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    884

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Communication Skills8%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED47%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years26%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Adiss international
    Arc Inspirations
    Bright Horizons Day Nursery-Solihull
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year31%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years31%

Browse Indeed's database of 884 profiles for Head-Chefs in Birmingham

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham: £37,526 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,849£50,565 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneBarista Coffee MakingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateBarista ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateCoffee Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingEnglishCateringFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    ArabicCar up to 3.5 TonnesBilingualDrivingDriving LicenceEnglish

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningMentoringTeam Motivation LeadershipKitchen Experience
  • Facilities Manager

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Business Continuity PlanningFire SafetyPlumbingFirst Aid CertificationInfection ControlCybersecurity+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementFinancial PlanningSustainable BusinessPresentation SkillsCyclingAnalysis Skills
  • Accounts Assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingFinancial Statement PreparationBusiness ManagementAAT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFinancial PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProfit & LossHospitality
  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Knife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen Management

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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 3 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: chef, accounts assistant and company director & founder.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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