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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Food Safety 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 44%
Vocational or technical training 42%
Bachelor's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

Abiden care
Akbar's Restaurant Ltd
Albert’s didsbury Elle R Leisure

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 39%
2-5 years 44%

Browse Indeed's database of 105 profiles for Head Chefs in Blackburn

Last updated: 1 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Blackburn: £35,972 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,843£48,206 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Sous Chef

Blackburn

Licenses & certifications

CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingBartendingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood HandlingFood Safety

Chef

Blackburn

Licenses & certifications

NVQFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service

Sous chef

Blackburn

Licenses & certifications

NVQ

Skills

Food PreparationFood ServiceStaff TrainingKitchen ExperienceQuality AssuranceKitchen Management

Commis Chef

Great Harwood

Skills

BakingCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Management

Head Chef

Accrington

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood ProductionFood SafetyFood Preparation

Agency Chef

Blackburn

Skills

Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingFood PreparationFood Safety

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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 48 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 safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

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

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, agency 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 Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 14 years of professional experience.

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