Head Chefs for hire in Blackpool

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 Blackpool to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    332

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Cooking8%
    Management6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training58%
    High school diploma or GED32%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years90%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Kids Planet Day Nurseries
    Oakman Group
    Harry Ramsden's - Blackpool Tower
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year67%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 332 profiles for Head Chefs in Blackpool

Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Blackpool: £35,510 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,670 – £45,571 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous chef

    Blackpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Head chef

    Blackpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingPOS
  • Chef

    Blackpool

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitalityHosting Experience

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationKnife SkillsKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Lytham St. Annes

    Licenses & certifications

    PCV LicenceDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCategory D1 LicencePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCommercial DrivingLeadershipBookkeepingManagement
  • Head Chef

    Lytham St. Annes

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft AzureAzure

    Skills

    B2B SalesLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBaking
  • Kitchen Manager

    Blackpool

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagement

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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, cooking and management.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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: kitchen manager, sous chef and breakfast chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Blackpool, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most head chefs have 21 years of professional experience.

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