Head-Chefs for hire in Birmingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham: £37,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,789 – £50,409 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringFood HandlingCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsKitchen manager.
Smethwick
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCookingMeal PreparationHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceManagementCookingEnglishKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Smethwick
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingHACCPFood SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagementHead Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationMenu PlanningHead Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetySkills
First Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCooking
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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 54 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, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: kitchen manager, commis chef and head chef and kitchen manager.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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