Head-Chefs for hire in Bradford

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    316

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking6%
    Leadership6%
    Culinary Experience6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training55%
    High school diploma or GED39%
    Master's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    3-5 years30%
  • Current company

    Alfredo restaurant Louth
    Avery
    Berkeley Scott
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years25%
    More than 5 years25%

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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bradford: £33,201 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,451£35,049 yearly

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  • Head Chef

    Wyke

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid AdministrationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Chef

    Bingley

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Manager

    Farsley

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQHospitalityFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Bradford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCross-Contamination PreventionNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsLabelling+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementQuality ControlCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    Pudsey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDish CostingMenu Planning
  • Head Chef

    Halifax

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipYouth WorkFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling

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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 culinary experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Safety and 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, kitchen manager and sous 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 Bradford, 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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